Neal Middle School

201 Baptist Road
Durham, NC 27704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, Neal 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 6% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 820 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Neal Middle School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Neal 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 Neal Middle School is 0.58, 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
This School
State Level (NC)
#2517 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
42%
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19%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
47%
20%
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Black
45%
25%
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White
4%
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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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Neal 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
100%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Neal Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 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 Neal Middle School's ranking?
Neal Middle School is ranked #2517 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Neal Middle School?
820 students attend Neal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Neal Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neal Middle School?
Neal Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Neal Middle School offer ?
Neal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Neal Middle School part of?
Neal Middle School is part of Durham Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 820 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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