Serving 242 students in grades 6-8, Brown Summit Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown Summit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brown Summit Middle School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Brown Summit Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Summit Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥99%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Summit Middle School's ranking?
Brown Summit Middle School is ranked #1 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brown Summit Middle School often compared to?
Brown Summit Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brown Summit Middle School?
242 students attend Brown Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brown Summit Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Summit Middle School?
Brown Summit Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brown Summit Middle School offer ?
Brown Summit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Summit Middle School part of?
Brown Summit Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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