Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, Sherwood Githens 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 831 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherwood Githens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sherwood Githens Middle School's student population of 831 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sherwood Githens Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherwood Githens Middle School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1498 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
33%
25%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Githens Middle School's ranking?
Sherwood Githens Middle School is ranked #1498 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sherwood Githens Middle School often compared to?
Sherwood Githens Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rogers-herr Middle School, Brogden 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 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherwood Githens Middle School?
831 students attend Sherwood Githens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Sherwood Githens Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherwood Githens Middle School?
Sherwood Githens Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sherwood Githens Middle School offer ?
Sherwood Githens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherwood Githens Middle School part of?
Sherwood Githens Middle School is part of Durham Public Schools School District.
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