Below Average
#2120 of 2,648 schools in NC
Jordan Matthews High
High School · Chatham County Schools · Siler City, NC
A Chatham County Schools high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
910 East Cardinal Street, Siler City, NC 27344
- Math 23% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jordan Matthews High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jordan Matthews High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Siler City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,493
Median home value
$176,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Chatham CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Chatham Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 326 | Compare → |
| Chatham County Schools Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Chatham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jordan Matthews High is listed in Chatham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jordan Matthews High
Jordan Matthews High is a public high school in Siler City, NC, part of Chatham County Schools, serving approximately 875 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,120 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jordan Matthews High
What grades does Jordan Matthews High serve?
Jordan Matthews High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jordan Matthews High?
Jordan Matthews High has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Matthews High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Matthews High is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jordan Matthews High rank in NC?
Jordan Matthews High ranks #2,120 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Jordan Matthews High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jordan Matthews High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jordan Matthews High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Matthews High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jordan Matthews High a charter school?
No, Jordan Matthews High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jordan Matthews High a Title I school?
No, Jordan Matthews High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordan Matthews High?
79.8% of students at Jordan Matthews High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 875
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (919) 742-2916
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27344)
- 18,804
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27344; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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