Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School vs. Douglas Byrd Middle School
Should I attend Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School or Douglas Byrd 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
607 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2369 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2251 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
200
189
Grade 7 Students
200
207
Grade 8 Students
207
175
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
73%
56%
% White
7%
15%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
