Summary:
The Randolph County School System in North Carolina is home to 6 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a range of academic performance and student demographics. Wheatmore Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 435th out of 793 North Carolina middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. Northeastern Randolph Middle School and Southwestern Randolph Middle School have also seen improvements in their statewide rankings in recent years.
The schools vary significantly in their student racial makeup, with Wheatmore Middle School having the highest percentage of white students (86.09%) and Southeastern Randolph Middle School having the highest percentage of Hispanic students (32.01%). Academic performance also differs, with Wheatmore Middle School and Southwestern Randolph Middle School leading in mathematics and reading proficiency rates, while Northeastern Randolph Middle School excels in 8th grade science.
The schools also vary in their free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 51.61% at Wheatmore Middle School to 74.55% at Southeastern Randolph Middle School. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent across the Randolph County School System, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the observed performance disparities.
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