Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Otis L Hairston Sr 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otis L Hairston Sr Middle serves the eastern part of Greensboro, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Otis L Hairston Sr 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 Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School is 0.48, 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
#2313 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
69%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 12-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School's ranking?
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School is ranked #2313 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
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 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School?
658 students attend Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School?
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School offer ?
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School part of?
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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