Serving 1,227 students in grades 6-8, Archer Lodge Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher 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 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Archer Lodge Middle School's student population of 1,227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Archer Lodge 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 Archer Lodge Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1150 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
14%
25%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 is Archer Lodge Middle School's ranking?
Archer Lodge Middle School is ranked #1150 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Archer Lodge Middle School often compared to?
Archer Lodge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% 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 Archer Lodge Middle School?
1,227 students attend Archer Lodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Archer Lodge Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Archer Lodge Middle School?
Archer Lodge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Archer Lodge Middle School offer ?
Archer Lodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Archer Lodge Middle School part of?
Archer Lodge Middle School is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 1/20/2020
The time my family has experienced with this school is just shy of a year now and I am NOT impressed in the slightest bit for more reasons than this review will allow me to express. There is ONE staff member in the office that I would say is pleasant to deal with (Mrs. Peadin **sorry if the spelling isn't correct). As far as administrators... I can't speak for all the individual grade principals as (thankfully) I have not had to deal with them all YET.. but the problem with this school isn't necessarily with the principal(s) but with the teachers employed there. I don't dare go too far into detail as to reveal exactly who I am or to whom I'm the parent of because I know without a doubt the things said here would almost certainly cause certain staff members to take their anger and frustration out on the child or children I, unfortunately, have enrolled at this school. After this school year is over, I will absolutely revisit this post and update it accordingly. For now, the only thing I can do is to warn other parents and guardians that are looking to enroll their children or child into a Johnston County Middle School... steer clear of this one, save yourself and your children the time, patience and heartache this is sure to come to anyone who is willing or unwilling enrolls their child or children into this school. If you have a choice in the matter, RUN!
4 2/25/2017
I am very happy overall with the staff, including teachers, office staff and administration, at Archer Lodge Middle. My son really enjoys going to ALMS and that definitely means something, especially because I feel that the middle school years can be some of the hardest years of any students career. I look forward to my daughter going there next year.
2 5/21/2015
My boys go there and twice they have tried to threaten me through my kids telling them they will get a social worker on me just because I didn't tell them a date for there eye appointment. Most distrustfull staff and disrespectful.
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