Serving 616 students in grades 6-8, Ledford Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ledford Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ledford Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ledford Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ledford Middle School's ranking?
Ledford Middle School is ranked #809 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ledford Middle School often compared to?
Ledford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E Lawson Brown Middle School, Thomasville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Ledford Middle School?
616 students attend Ledford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ledford Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ledford Middle School?
Ledford Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ledford Middle School offer ?
Ledford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ledford Middle School part of?
Ledford Middle School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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