Ligon Middle School vs. Carnage Middle School
Should I attend Ligon Middle School or Carnage 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
Ligon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Carnage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, Ligon Middle 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 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 866 students in grades 6-8, Carnage Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
952 students
866 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#326 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
301
268
Grade 7 Students
340
289
Grade 8 Students
311
309
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
49%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
29%
30%
% White
48%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%