J N Fries Magnet School vs. Harris Road Middle School
Should I attend J N Fries Magnet School or Harris Road 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
School
Top Rankings
J N Fries Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Harris Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, J N Fries Magnet School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,404 students in grades 6-8, Harris Road Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
948 students
1,404 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#510 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#167 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
323
435
Grade 7 Students
328
498
Grade 8 Students
297
471
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
20%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
19%
20%
% White
46%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
