Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, William Lenoir 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: William Lenoir Middle serves the southeast part of Lenoir, NC, covering an area of approximately 31.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and some residing as far as 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Lenoir Middle School's student population of 512 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Learn, Mature, Succeed!
School Rankings
William Lenoir 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 William Lenoir Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1568 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)32.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
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 William Lenoir Middle School's ranking?
William Lenoir Middle School is ranked #1568 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are William Lenoir Middle School often compared to?
William Lenoir Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gamewell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend William Lenoir Middle School?
512 students attend William Lenoir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of William Lenoir Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 William Lenoir Middle School?
William Lenoir Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Lenoir Middle School offer ?
William Lenoir Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William Lenoir Middle School part of?
William Lenoir Middle School is part of Caldwell County Schools.
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