Concord Middle School

1500 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 592 students in grades 6-8, Concord 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Concord Middle School's student population of 592 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

School Rankings

Concord 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 Concord Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2263 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
30%
51%
30%
50%
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
37%
25%
White
19%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Concord Middle School's ranking?
Concord Middle School is ranked #2263 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Concord Middle School often compared to?
Concord Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harold E. Winkler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Concord Middle School?
592 students attend Concord Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Concord Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Concord Middle School?
Concord Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Concord Middle School offer ?
Concord Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Concord Middle School part of?
Concord Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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