Rochelle Middle School

301 N Rochelle Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Rochelle 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 9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Rochelle Middle School's student population of 468 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
468 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Rochelle 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 Rochelle Middle School is 0.22, 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)
#2482 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
42%
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20%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
88%
25%
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White
2%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.22
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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)
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rochelle Middle School's ranking?
Rochelle Middle School is ranked #2482 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rochelle Middle School often compared to?
Rochelle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodington Middle School, E B Frink Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Rochelle Middle School?
468 students attend Rochelle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rochelle Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochelle Middle School?
Rochelle Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochelle Middle School offer ?
Rochelle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rochelle Middle School part of?
Rochelle Middle School is part of Lenoir County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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