Crain's Creek Middle School

4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, Crain's Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Crain's Creek Middle School's student population of 588 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
588 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Crain's Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crain's Creek Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#1276 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
42%
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47%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
22%
25%
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White
54%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Crain's Creek Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crain's Creek Middle School's ranking?
Crain's Creek Middle School is ranked #1276 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Crain's Creek Middle School often compared to?
Crain's Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Middle School, West Pine Middle School, Stars Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Crain's Creek Middle School?
588 students attend Crain's Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Crain's Creek Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crain's Creek Middle School?
Crain's Creek Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crain's Creek Middle School offer ?
Crain's Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crain's Creek Middle School part of?
Crain's Creek Middle School is part of Moore County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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