R Max Abbott Middle School vs. John R Griffin Middle School
Should I attend R Max Abbott Middle School or John R Griffin 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
R Max Abbott Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
John R Griffin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, R Max Abbott 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,096 students in grades 6-8, John R Griffin 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 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
745 students
1,096 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1517 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#981 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
254
366
Grade 7 Students
249
341
Grade 8 Students
242
389
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
47%
26%
% White
27%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%