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Midway Middle School vs. New Century Middle School

Should you attend Midway Middle School or New Century 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
Midway Middle School
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
New Century Middle School
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Midway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Midway Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, New Century 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 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
601 students
628 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Midway 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 New Century Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Midway Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Century Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Midway 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 New Century Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Midway Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moore County Schools 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

#661 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#956 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Midway 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 New Century Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midway Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midway Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midway Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Moore County Schools 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 Midway Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Century Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
203
214
Grade 7 Students
194
197
Grade 8 Students
204
217

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Midway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sampson County Schools 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 American Indian at New Century Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Midway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sampson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Century Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Midway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Midway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Midway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moore County Schools 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Midway Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moore County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Midway Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moore County Schools 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
100%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Midway Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sampson County Schools 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 New Century Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moore County Schools 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
6%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Midway Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sampson County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Century Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moore County Schools 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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