For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 11,537 students in Waxhaw, NC (there are , serving 395 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Waxhaw, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%). Waxhaw has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
The top ranked public schools in Waxhaw, NC are Marvin Ridge High School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Cuthbertson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waxhaw, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Waxhaw have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Waxhaw, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marvin Ridge High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2825 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520
Grades: 9-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #22.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #33.
Cuthbertson High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0105
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 1,900 students
Rank: #44.
Rea View Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Reid Dairy Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #55.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #66.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #77.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #88.
Cuthbertson Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1520 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Grades: 6-8
| 1,347 students
Rank: #99.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Grades: K-5
| 975 students
Rank: #1010.
Waxhaw Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
Western Union Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1212.
South Providence
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waxhaw, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Waxhaw, NC include Marvin Ridge High School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Cuthbertson High School. Waxhaw has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public schools are located in Waxhaw?
12 public schools are located in Waxhaw.
What percentage of students in Waxhaw go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Waxhaw are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waxhaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waxhaw include: Cuthbertson High School vs. Marvin Ridge High School, Cuthbertson Middle School vs. Marvin Ridge Middle School, South Providence vs. Marvin Ridge High School
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