Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, North Asheboro 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 is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Asheboro Middle serves the northern part of Asheboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 18.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Asheboro Middle School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Asheboro Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Asheboro Middle School is 0.59, 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
#2208 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)28%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
59%
22%
Black
14%
24%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Asheboro Middle School's ranking?
North Asheboro Middle School is ranked #2208 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Asheboro Middle School often compared to?
North Asheboro Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Asheboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Asheboro Middle School?
501 students attend North Asheboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North Asheboro Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Asheboro Middle School?
North Asheboro Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Asheboro Middle School offer ?
North Asheboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Asheboro Middle School part of?
North Asheboro Middle School is part of Asheboro City Schools.
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