J W Parker Middle School serves 336 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of J W Parker Middle School is 0.20, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
89%
24%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J W Parker Middle School?
336 students attend J W Parker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of J W Parker Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J W Parker Middle School?
J W Parker Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J W Parker Middle School offer ?
J W Parker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J W Parker Middle School part of?
J W Parker Middle School is part of Edgecombe County School District.
In what neighborhood is J W Parker Middle School located?
J W Parker Middle School is located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Rocky Mount, NC.
School Reviews
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