Serving 831 students in grades 6-8, North Garner 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Garner Middle serves the southern part of Garner, NC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 39.5 square miles, where most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, averaging about 4.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, with the furthest point located 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Garner Middle School's student population of 831 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
North Garner 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 Garner Middle School is 0.71, 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
#1831 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 North Garner Middle School's ranking?
North Garner Middle School is ranked #1831 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Garner Middle School often compared to?
North Garner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Garner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Garner Middle School?
831 students attend North Garner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of North Garner Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Garner Middle School?
North Garner Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Garner Middle School offer ?
North Garner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Garner Middle School part of?
North Garner Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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