Farmville Middle School

3914 Grimmersburg Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 552 students in grades 6-8, Farmville 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 35% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : Farmville Middle serves the western part of its school district in Farmville, NC, covering an area of approximately 145.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, and the furthest point located 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Farmville Middle School's student population of 552 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Let’s Advance Learning

School Rankings

Farmville 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 Farmville Middle School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2055 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
35%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

52%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
54%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
24%
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
76%
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
34.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
4%
4%

Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-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 Farmville Middle School's ranking?
Farmville Middle School is ranked #2055 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Farmville Middle School often compared to?
Farmville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ayden Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Farmville Middle School?
552 students attend Farmville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Farmville Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmville Middle School?
Farmville Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farmville Middle School offer ?
Farmville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmville Middle School part of?
Farmville Middle School is part of Pitt County Schools.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Im interested in what this has to offer. Do they have Jr. Beta club?
- Posted by Parent - lphar
2   10/10/2025
it is just a really good school for coming up children.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jyi

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : Farmville Middle serves the western part of its school district in Farmville, NC, covering an area of approximately 145.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, and the furthest point located 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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