Serving 618 students in grades 6-8, W C Friday 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 53% 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: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W C Friday Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Dallas, NC, covering an area of approximately 44.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
W C Friday Middle School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
W C Friday 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 W C Friday 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
#1612 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W C Friday Middle School's ranking?
W C Friday Middle School is ranked #1612 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are W C Friday Middle School often compared to?
W C Friday Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W C Friday Middle School?
618 students attend W C Friday Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of W C Friday Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W C Friday Middle School?
W C Friday Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W C Friday Middle School offer ?
W C Friday Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W C Friday Middle School part of?
W C Friday Middle School is part of Gaston County Schools.
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