Serving 628 students in grades 6-8, Southeast 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast Middle serves the southern part of Salisbury, NC, covering an area of approximately 42.8 square miles. Most students live about 10-12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and up to 6.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Middle School's student population of 628 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Southeast Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2323 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Black
19%
24%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Middle School's ranking?
Southeast Middle School is ranked #2323 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southeast Middle School often compared to?
Southeast Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erwin Middle School, West Rowan Middle School, China Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
628 students attend Southeast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Southeast Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Middle School offer ?
Southeast Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Middle School part of?
Southeast Middle School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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