Harris Road Middle

Summary:

Harris Road Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school serving grades 6-8 with 1,235 students in Concord, North Carolina, which is part of the Cabarrus County Schools district.

Harris Road Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in North Carolina, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and excelling in academic performance, with students significantly outperforming district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 42.43% White, 19.92% African American, 9.15% Hispanic, 22.75% Asian, and 5.26% two or more races, is a key strength. Harris Road Middle also stands out for its ability to support the academic growth of various student subgroups, including traditionally underserved populations, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Roberta Road Middle and schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Harris Road Middle's academic performance is significantly higher. Despite spending less per student than some nearby schools, Harris Road Middle has maintained its exceptional performance over the years, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1251 Patriot Blvd
       Concord, NC  28027-3511


(704) 260-6470

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,552 Help


Students who attend Harris Road Middle usually attend:

High:    Cox Mill High School

Feeder schools for Harris Road Middle:

Elementary:    Cox Mill Elementary
    W R Odell Elementary
    W R Odell Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,235

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.4%
Asian:
22.8%
African American:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Compare Details Harris Road Middle ranks better than 97.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Harris Road Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Cabarrus County Schools District. Student population at Harris Road Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), Asian (22.8%), African American (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harris Road Middle is 18.4, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harris Road Middle is $7,552, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harris Road Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris Road Middle 23rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Harris Road Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harris Road Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.49 81st 598 86.5%
2007 79.94 72nd 606 88.1%
2008 84.67 59th 620 90.5%
2009 80.23 97th 630 84.6%
2010 78.40 107th 640 83.3%
2011 78.16 110th 648 83.0%
2012 81.08 78th 662 88.2%
2013 88.14 60th 673 91.1%
2014 88.70 53rd 627 91.5%
2015 89.09 55th 705 92.2%
2016 89.53 45th 692 93.5%
2017 90.66 37th 694 94.7%
2018 89.34 42nd 691 93.9%
2019 91.09 42nd 737 94.3%
2021 95.53 27th 741 96.4%
2022 96.54 19th 786 97.6%
2023 95.76 22nd 784 97.2%
2024 96.60 23rd 793 97.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.13 15th 221 93.2%
2019 83.79 20th 237 91.6%
2021 86.79 24th 248 90.3%
2022 90.14 14th 283 95.1%
2023 85.98 27th 302 91.1%
2024 83.90 33rd 306 89.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.06 16th 236 93.2%
2022 99.52 1st 312 99.7%
2023 99.68 2nd 318 99.4%
2024 92.19 11th 356 96.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.33 32nd 473 93.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.89 61st 604 89.9%
2019 86.61 38th 639 94.1%
2021 92.47 17th 633 97.3%
2022 92.51 25th 689 96.4%
2023 91.38 27th 735 96.3%
2024 94.64 20th 743 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.56 44th 656 93.3%
2019 91.92 30th 684 95.6%
2021 95.85 19th 706 97.3%
2022 96.21 14th 733 98.1%
2023 95.24 20th 731 97.3%
2024 95.83 23rd 738 96.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.01 141st 475 70.3%
2019 72.08 73rd 504 85.5%
2021 84.37 22nd 478 95.4%
2022 77.77 40th 449 91.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.71 6th 416 98.6%
2021 76.84 34th 448 92.4%
2022 78.04 10th 450 97.8%
2023 77.67 11th 452 97.6%
2024 75.01 32nd 461 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.66 46th 665 93.1%
2019 90.28 41st 697 94.1%
2021 94.10 35th 711 95.1%
2022 96.11 21st 748 97.2%
2023 95.51 22nd 747 97.1%
2024 96.60 19th 751 97.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.62 24th 95 74.7%
2019 77.05 26th 102 74.5%
2021 84.07 16th 99 83.8%
2022 85.03 11th 109 89.9%
2023 83.16 13th 110 88.2%
2024 81.86 20th 110 81.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.97 29th 494 94.1%
2019 93.66 22nd 519 95.8%
2021 98.55 8th 533 98.5%
2022 98.22 7th 550 98.7%
2023 97.88 11th 559 98.0%
2024 97.61 13th 560 97.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.20 24th 472 94.9%
2019 89.77 23rd 493 95.3%
2021 89.01 30th 522 94.3%
2022 94.49 14th 541 97.4%
2023 94.67 20th 553 96.4%
2024 98.41 10th 564 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Harris Road Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.57 61st 596 89.8%
2019 86.93 62nd 624 90.1%
2021 91.21 36th 632 94.3%
2022 91.35 35th 658 94.7%
2023 89.86 47th 656 92.8%
2024 92.43 28th 652 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2016

Open Quote The principal of this school could care less about your child. He is very unprofessional and doesn't care about parent concerns. The teachers do very little teaching and even less supervising. Bullies run the school. Children go to school scared and frightened, with no protection. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harris Road Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 652 75 10 23 8 n/a n/a 0 768
2003 652 75 10 23 8 n/a n/a 0 768
2004 670 93 16 34 6 n/a n/a 0 819
2005 735 121 18 45 4 n/a n/a 0 923
2006 782 166 19 60 3 n/a n/a 0 1030
2007 856 155 35 90 3 n/a n/a 63 1202
2008 928 178 36 121 1 n/a n/a 65 1329
2009 980 275 50 119 0 n/a n/a 0 1424
2010 977 310 49 129 1 n/a n/a 0 1466
2011 997 270 55 137 2 2 67 0 1530
2012 688 217 34 55 4 2 49 0 1049
2013 732 233 33 57 4 2 44 0 1105
2014 735 222 45 72 6 1 47 0 1128
2015 741 233 63 93 6 0 49 0 1185
2016 727 190 75 87 13 2 64 0 1158
2017 762 229 93 85 6 4 51 0 1230
2018 780 263 108 90 7 6 47 0 1301
2019 792 283 168 109 4 5 64 0 1425
2020 757 292 189 128 2 5 107 0 1480
2021 709 285 261 123 4 3 77 0 1462
2022 657 273 273 118 3 5 75 0 1404
2023 524 246 281 113 5 1 65 0 1235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harris Road Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 768 48.0 16.0 13.3
2003 768 48.0 16.0 13.3
2004 819 48.0 17.1 13.2
2005 923 48.0 19.2 15
2006 1030 48.0 21.5 15.2
2007 1202 72.3 16.6 17.6
2008 1329 82.7 16.1 17.1
2009 1424 88.1 16.2 19.6
2010 1466 90.5 16.2 22.8
2011 1530 90.5 16.9 24.1
2012 1049 62.5 16.7 20.6
2013 1105 63.8 17.3 21.6
2014 1128 66.2 17.0 17.5
2015 1185 63.0 18.8 16.6
2016 1158 68.0 17.0 15.8
2017 1230 65.5 18.7 14.9
2018 1301 67.1 19.3 13.5
2019 1425 71.9 19.8 13.1
2020 1480 72.5 20.4 12.4
2021 1462 72.5 20.1 8.8
2022 1404 76.0 18.4 6.9
2023 1235 67.0 18.4 15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harris Road Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 768 48.0 16.0 13.3
2003 768 48.0 16.0 13.3
2004 819 48.0 17.1 13.2
2005 923 48.0 19.2 15
2006 1030 48.0 21.5 15.2
2007 1202 72.3 16.6 17.6
2008 1329 82.7 16.1 17.1
2009 1424 88.1 16.2 19.6
2010 1466 90.5 16.2 22.8
2011 1530 90.5 16.9 24.1
2012 1049 62.5 16.7 20.6
2013 1105 63.8 17.3 21.6
2014 1128 66.2 17.0 17.5
2015 1185 63.0 18.8 16.6
2016 1158 68.0 17.0 15.8
2017 1230 65.5 18.7 14.9
2018 1301 67.1 19.3 13.5
2019 1425 71.9 19.8 13.1
2020 1480 72.5 20.4 12.4
2021 1462 72.5 20.1 8.8
2022 1404 76.0 18.4 6.9
2023 1235 67.0 18.4 15.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harris Road Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $400 (5.3%) $7,151 (94.7%) $7,552

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harris Road Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 784 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Harris Road Middle)83.690.5
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)68.262.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Harris Road Middle)83.983.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)68.860.9
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harris Road Middle)8485.4
 1.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)68.459.4
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Harris Road Middle)77.578.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)64.858
 6.8%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harris Road Middle)79.480.8
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)64.556.6
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Harris Road Middle)77.479.4
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.958
 3.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Harris Road Middle)94.993.6
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Schools)85.776.3
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14251235
 13.3%
African American283246
 13.1%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian168281
 67.3%
Hispanic109113
 3.7%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White792524
 33.8%
Two or More Races6465
 1.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%15.5%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harris Road Middle

Yes! Harris Road Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools.

Students at Harris Road Middle are 42% White, 23% Asian, 20% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,235 students attended Harris Road Middle.

Students who attend Harris Road Middle usually go on to attend Cox Mill High School


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