Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, Knox 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 11% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2538 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
29%
21%
Black
49%
25%
White
13%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knox Middle School's ranking?
Knox Middle School is ranked #2538 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Knox Middle School?
514 students attend Knox Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Knox Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knox Middle School?
Knox Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knox Middle School offer ?
Knox Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox Middle School part of?
Knox Middle School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.
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