Serving 517 students in grades 6-8, Charity Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)27%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)28%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
28%
25%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Charity Middle School?
517 students attend Charity Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Charity Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charity Middle School?
Charity Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charity Middle School offer ?
Charity Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charity Middle School part of?
Charity Middle School is part of Duplin County Schools School District.
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