Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Carroll 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carroll Middle serves the northern part of Raleigh, NC, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carroll Middle School's student population of 898 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carroll 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 Carroll Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1789 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Carroll Middle School's ranking?
Carroll Middle School is ranked #1789 out of 2,617 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Carroll Middle School?
898 students attend Carroll Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Carroll Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carroll Middle School?
Carroll Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carroll Middle School offer ?
Carroll Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carroll Middle School part of?
Carroll Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Carroll Middle School located?
Carroll Middle School is located in the North Hills neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in North Hills.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Lmao this place is absolutely horrible, i actually wanted to kill myself here. Thus why I moved. Everyone was horrible and fake. Not to mention the fights and crime like a student bringing a gun or a trashcan fire.
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