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Schools in Fairview · Union County Public Schools

Fairview’s public schools outscore 84% of North Carolina districts

Math proficiency in Fairview’s districts is 71%, above the North Carolina average (51%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fairview, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.

#3of 290 North Carolina townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 14 pts vs NC 50%
2021–22
Math proficiency
71%
▲ 20 pts vs NC 51%
2021–22
Graduate on time
92%
▲ 6 pts vs NC 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.3K
▼ 13% vs NC $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.7
NC 16.0 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
24,571 students on the public path
In brief

Fairview’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 195 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fairview’s, its schools beat 96%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 71% in spring 2022, against 50% and 51% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,338 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then nine middle and 11 high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Fairview’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 84% of North Carolina school districts, #3 of 290 North Carolina towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the North Carolina average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

North Carolina school districts we grade (325)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
North Carolina towns with similar household incomes (195)Better than 96%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 21,400 test results and a graduating class of 3,604 could put Fairview anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Fairview’s students in the tested grades sat them (20,676 in math, 22,125 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fairview, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Fairview ElementaryUnion County Public SchoolsA−
6–89 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC− to A+
9–1211 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A+

Fairview’s public schools are run by Union County Public Schools. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Union County Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 52 schools · 41,272 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 16.7 per teacher (NC 16.0)
$11,338NC $13,045 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 49.9% · 22125 students tested
Math71%
State average 50.8% · 20676 students tested

Fairview vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Fairview’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FairviewA−Union County
Indian TrailA−Union County
UnionvilleA−Union County

All 2 neighbors share Union County with Fairview, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Fairview

21 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Fairviewby address
Fairview Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Monroe
A−
394 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving Fairviewin other towns
Porter Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Indian Trail
A−
1,447 students23:1Rate it →
Weddington Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Matthews
A+
1,324 students20:1Rate it →
Cuthbertson Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Waxhaw
A
1,323 students22:1Rate it →
Marvin Ridge Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Waxhaw
A+
1,277 students20:1Rate it →
Piedmont Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Monroe
B+
980 students18:1Rate it →
Sun Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Indian Trail
B
909 students16:1Rate it →
Parkwood Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Monroe
B−
879 students20:1Rate it →
Monroe Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Monroe
C−
802 students18:1Rate it →
East Union Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Marshville
C
683 students17:1Rate it →
Marvin Ridge High
High · Grades 9–12 · Waxhaw
A+
1,961 students20:1Rate it →
Weddington High
High · Grades 9–12 · Matthews
A+
1,899 students22:1Rate it →
Cuthbertson High
High · Grades 9–12 · Waxhaw
A+
1,857 students23:1Rate it →
Porter Ridge High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Indian Trail
A
1,809 students19:1Rate it →
Sun Valley High
High · Grades 9–12 · Monroe
A−
1,272 students16:1Rate it →
Piedmont High
High · Grades 9–12 · Monroe
A
1,270 students19:1Rate it →
Monroe High
High · Grades 9–12 · Monroe
C+
1,215 students17:1Rate it →
Parkwood High
High · Grades 9–12 · Monroe
A−
1,082 students17:1Rate it →
Forest Hills High
High · Grades 9–12 · Marshville
B
973 students15:1Rate it →
Central Academy of Technology and Arts
High · Grades 9–12 · Monroe
A+
875 students16:1Rate it →
Union County Early College
High · Grades 9–12 · Monroe
A+
340 students23:1Rate it →

Questions about Fairview’s schools

Are Fairview’s schools good?

By North Carolina’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fairview children attend outscore 84% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #3 of 290 North Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Fairview in?

Union County Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 41,272 students in 52 schools (2024–25).

Where do Fairview kids go to high school?

One of 11 high schools, depending on your address: Marvin Ridge High, Weddington High, Cuthbertson High, Porter Ridge High School, Sun Valley High, Piedmont High, Monroe High, Parkwood High, Forest Hills High, Central Academy of Technology and Arts and Union County Early College.

What is Fairview’s graduation rate?

92% of the class of 2023 in Union County Public Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.

How much does Fairview spend per student?

$11,338 in Union County Public Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.