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Maiden Middle School vs. Jacobs Fork Middle School

Should you attend Maiden Middle School or Jacobs Fork Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Maiden Middle School
518 North C Avenue
Maiden, NC 28650
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Jacobs Fork Middle School
3431 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades 7-8, Maiden Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 443 students in grades 7-8, Jacobs Fork Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
405 students
443 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maiden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jacobs Fork Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maiden Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jacobs Fork Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maiden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jacobs Fork Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maiden Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jacobs Fork Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#925 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#739 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maiden Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jacobs Fork Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maiden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacobs Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maiden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacobs Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maiden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacobs Fork Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maiden Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jacobs Fork Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
205
219
Grade 8 Students
200
224

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jacobs Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maiden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jacobs Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maiden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jacobs Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maiden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jacobs Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maiden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jacobs Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maiden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jacobs Fork Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maiden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jacobs Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maiden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jacobs Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maiden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jacobs Fork Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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