Middle Schools in Catawba County Schools


Summary:

The Catawba County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 5 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools vary in their academic performance, with some standouts like Jacobs Fork Middle and Mill Creek Middle consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

Jacobs Fork Middle and Mill Creek Middle stand out as the highest-performing middle schools in the Catawba County Schools district. These schools have strong test scores, particularly in math, reading, and science, and serve a relatively more affluent student population with lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. In contrast, schools like River Bend Middle and Harry M Arndt Middle face challenges with lower test scores and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

The data highlights the significant socioeconomic disparities among the middle schools in the Catawba County Schools district. Understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by the lower-performing schools, such as resource allocation and student demographics, could be crucial for improving the overall educational outcomes in the district.

District Detail

 2285 North Anderson Avenue
Newton, NC 28658-1000

 (828) 464-8333

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 15,678

Primary Schools: 16
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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