Serving 392 students in grades 5-8, Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy 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 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Allen Jay Middle, a preparatory academy located in High Point, NC, serves an extensive attendance zone that covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 657.6 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 32.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy's student population of 392 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy 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 Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is ranked #1453 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Jay Elementary School, Brown Summit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy?
392 students attend Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy offer ?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy part of?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is part of Guilford County Schools.
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