Serving 1,109 students in grades 6-8, East Garner 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 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 1,109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Garner Middle serves the southeastern part of Garner, NC, covering an area of approximately 43.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Garner Middle School's student population of 1,109 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,109 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
East Garner 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 East Garner Middle School is 0.67, 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
#2319 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)26%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)22.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 East Garner Middle School's ranking?
East Garner Middle School is ranked #2319 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Garner Middle School often compared to?
East Garner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Garner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Garner Middle School?
1,109 students attend East Garner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of East Garner Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Garner Middle School?
East Garner Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Garner Middle School offer ?
East Garner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Garner Middle School part of?
East Garner Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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