Douglas Byrd Middle School vs. Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School
Should I attend Douglas Byrd Middle School or Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Douglas Byrd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Douglas Byrd 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 13% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, Luther Nick Jeralds 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 13% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
571 students
607 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2251 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2369 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
189
200
Grade 7 Students
207
200
Grade 8 Students
175
207
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
56%
73%
% White
15%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
