The team was originally the Blue Phantoms,[3] but changed after the schools were integrated in 1968−69 to avoid controversy after a small riot at a football game in 1971[4] over the resemblance to the KKK because of the use of white sheets.

Jordan-Matthews is set to premiere the First-Ever North Carolina Stage Production of Disney's Frozen in Spring 2024.

In the past, sports such as women’s tennis, golf, and men’s basketball and soccer have won state championships.

The book "A Home on the Field", was written by the Jordan-Matthews soccer coach, Paul Cuadros,the All Time leader in wins and championships in JM history.

Under head coach Marty Scotten, the Jets football team has had 3 straight years of 10+ wins seasons.