Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Southern 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 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Middle serves the southern part of Aberdeen, NC, covering an area of approximately 89.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Middle School's student population of 620 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern 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 Southern Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1526 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Middle School's ranking?
Southern Middle School is ranked #1526 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Middle School often compared to?
Southern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Pine Middle School, Crain's Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southern Middle School?
620 students attend Southern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Southern Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Middle School?
Southern Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Middle School offer ?
Southern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Middle School part of?
Southern Middle School is part of Moore County Schools.
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