Serving 971 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weddington Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weddington Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Weddington Hills Elementary School's student population of 971 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
971 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Weddington Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weddington Hills Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#806 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
17%
25%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weddington Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Weddington Hills Elementary School is ranked #806 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Weddington Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Weddington Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Weddington Hills Elementary School?
971 students attend Weddington Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Weddington Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weddington Hills Elementary School?
Weddington Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weddington Hills Elementary School offer ?
Weddington Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weddington Hills Elementary School part of?
Weddington Hills Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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