Hallsboro 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)22%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)16%
18%
Black
(19-20)25%
25%
White
(19-20)29%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Hallsboro Middle School?
204 students attend Hallsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Hallsboro Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hallsboro Middle School offer ?
Hallsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hallsboro Middle School part of?
Hallsboro Middle School is part of Columbus County Schools.
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