South Asheboro Middle School

523 W Walker Ave
Asheboro, NC 27203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, South Asheboro 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 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Asheboro Middle School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
547 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

South Asheboro Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Asheboro Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1601 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Asheboro Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Asheboro Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
45%
20%
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Black
15%
25%
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White
33%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Asheboro Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Asheboro Middle School's ranking?
South Asheboro Middle School is ranked #1601 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Asheboro Middle School often compared to?
South Asheboro Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Asheboro Middle School, Southwestern Randolph Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend South Asheboro Middle School?
547 students attend South Asheboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Asheboro Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Asheboro Middle School?
South Asheboro Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Asheboro Middle School offer ?
South Asheboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Asheboro Middle School part of?
South Asheboro Middle School is part of Asheboro City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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