Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Midway Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Midway Middle serves the northwest part of Dunn, NC, covering an area of approximately 176.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 11.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Midway Middle School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Midway Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 17-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 Midway Middle School's ranking?
Midway Middle School is ranked #661 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Midway Middle School often compared to?
Midway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coats-erwin Middle School, Harnett Central Middle School, New Century Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Midway Middle School?
584 students attend Midway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Midway Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midway Middle School?
Midway Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Midway Middle School offer ?
Midway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midway Middle School part of?
Midway Middle School is part of Sampson County Schools.
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