North Garner Middle School

720 Powell Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 959 students in grades 6-8, North Garner 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than 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 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

North Garner Middle School's student population of 959 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
959 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

North Garner 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 North Garner Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1725 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
42%
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38%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
27%
20%
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Black
30%
25%
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White
36%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Garner Middle School's ranking?
North Garner Middle School is ranked #1725 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Garner Middle School often compared to?
North Garner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Garner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend North Garner Middle School?
959 students attend North Garner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of North Garner Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Garner Middle School?
North Garner Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Garner Middle School offer ?
North Garner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Garner Middle School part of?
North Garner Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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