Jordan-Matthews High School
| Jordan-Matthews High School | |
|---|---|
 Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City, NC | |
| Location | |
910 East Cardinal Street 27344 United States 35°43′25″N 79°27′04″W / 35.7234737°N 79.4511317°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "It's A Great Day To Be A Jet" |
School district | Chatham County Public Schools |
| CEEB code | 343615 |
Principal | Adam Lutterloh |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 875 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Colors | Royal blue and gold |
| Mascot | Jets |
| Website | chatham |
Jordan-Matthews High School (also known as JM) is located in Siler City, North Carolina, United States. It opened in 1956 and is part of Chatham County Public Schools.
History
Jordan-Matthews opened in 1956, serving as Siler City's all-white high school. In 1968, it integrated by merging with nearby Chatham High School, the all-black high school in Siler City.[2] Following integration, controversy arose over resemblances between the KKK and the school's mascot at the time, the Blue Phantom. The school changed to its current mascot, the Jet, in 1971.[3][4]
In 2009 US News and World Report assigned JM a Silver Medal as one of the best high schools in America.
In 2011, the Jordan-Matthews High School Arts Foundation was established as a nonprofit to further fine arts education at Jordan-Matthews.[5]
Student population
Chatham County experienced a large influx of Hispanics during the 1990s and 2000s. The number of Hispanic children enrolled in school increased by 598% from 1990 to 1998. In the 2010−11 school year, of the 732 students, 42% were Hispanic, 36% were White, 21% were Black, and less than 1% were American Indian or Asian.[6]
Athletics
Jordan-Matthews is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are currently classified as a 4A school. The school is a part of the Four Rivers 3A/4A Conference.[7]
In 2014, documentary series Los Jets premiered on NuvoTV, centering around the school's soccer team and its history.[8]
Notable alumni
- George Edwards, NFL coach
- Greg Harris, MLB pitcher
- Eddie Mason, NFL linebacker
References
- ↑ "Jordan Matthews High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ↑ McCurdy, Brody (November 20, 2025). "Integration in Chatham". ArcGIS StoryMaps. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- ↑ "School closed". Statesville Record And Landmark. Statesville, NC. November 24, 1970. p. 14. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ↑ Chad E. Seales (2013). The Secular Spectacle: Performing Religion in a Southern Town. Oxford University Press, USA. p. 100. ISBN 978-0-19-986028-9.
- ↑ "JMArts". JMArts. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ↑ Burritt, S. (2000). Siler City, North Carolina, Chatham County. A Community Diagnosis Including Secondary Data Analysis and Qualitative Data Collection, 16-18. Retrieved from database.
- ↑ Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Douglas Cobb (July 14, 2014). "Los Jets: Jennifer Lopez and Sister Lynda Bring Soccer Series to TVBy on". Liberty Voice.
External links
- Phantomarie (Yearbook), by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, UNC-Chapel Hill University Library, and North Carolina Digital Heritage Center