- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Matthews, NC
Weddington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Weddington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370462002413
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weddington Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Matthews · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Weddington Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weddington Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Matthews, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Weddington Middle held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 370462002413 · Matthews, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,324 enr · 21:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Weddington Middle held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Weddington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Weddington Middle
1,324 students
What this shows Weddington Middle reports 1,324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weddington Middle compares
Weddington Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 90% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,324
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Asian 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Weddington Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weddington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weddington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Matthews
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weddington Middle
How many students attend Weddington Middle?
Weddington Middle has 1,324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Matthews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,450 (2022-23) → 1,403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weddington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Weddington Middle is 21:1, which is 33% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weddington Middle?
6.6% of students at Weddington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weddington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Weddington Middle is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Matthews, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weddington Middle?
Weddington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weddington Middle rank among middle schools in Matthews?
By Resource Investment Index, Weddington Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Matthews, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Matthews on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Weddington Middle, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.