Nakina Middle School
Tel:
(910)642-8301
- Nakina Middle School serves 195 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Nakina Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nakina Middle School's student population of 195 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 195 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nakina Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nakina Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1528 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 17% |
| Black | 18% | 26% |
| White | 58% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Columbus County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nakina Middle School is South Columbus High School (10.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Waccamaw (8.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Guideway Elementary School (3.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tabor City Guideway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 145 students
3.9 miles
11570 Swamp Fox Hwy East
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910)653-2723 3.9 PK-5 145 - Whiteville Old Dock Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
6.5 miles
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910)642-2084 6.5 PK-5 284 - Ash Waccamaw Grades: K-8 | 524 students
8.4 miles
5901 Waccamaw School Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910)287-6437 8.4 K-8 524 - Whiteville Williams Township Grades: PK-8 | 732 students
8.9 miles
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910)653-3791 8.9 PK-8 732 - Tabor City South Columbus High School Grades: 9-12 | 796 students
10.1 miles
40 Stallion Drive
Tabor City, NC 28463
(910)653-4073 10.1 9-12 796
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