Western Guilford Middle School vs. Ferndale Middle School
Should I attend Western Guilford Middle School or Ferndale 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
Western Guilford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ferndale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Western Guilford 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 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Ferndale 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 16% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
761 students
566 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1843 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2148 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
258
193
Grade 7 Students
241
172
Grade 8 Students
262
201
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
23%
30%
% Black
53%
43%
% White
14%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
