Serving 108 students in grades 6-8, Chadbourn 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 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
71%
25%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Chadbourn Middle School?
108 students attend Chadbourn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Chadbourn Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chadbourn Middle School?
Chadbourn Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chadbourn Middle School offer ?
Chadbourn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chadbourn Middle School part of?
Chadbourn Middle School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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