Ferndale Middle School

701 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27262
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Ferndale 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%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferndale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Ferndale Middle School's student population of 566 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
566 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Ferndale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferndale Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to 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
This School
State Level (NC)
#2148 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ferndale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
4%
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Hispanic
30%
20%
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Black
43%
25%
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White
13%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Ferndale 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
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ferndale Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferndale Middle School's ranking?
Ferndale Middle School is ranked #2148 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ferndale Middle School often compared to?
Ferndale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Guilford Middle School, Welborn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Ferndale Middle School?
566 students attend Ferndale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ferndale Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferndale Middle School?
Ferndale Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ferndale Middle School offer ?
Ferndale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ferndale Middle School part of?
Ferndale Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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