Is Chowan Middle a good school?

Chowan Middle ranks 475 th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chowan Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Chowan Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Chowan Middle?

Students at Chowan Middle are 46% African American, 37% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Chowan Middle attend?

Students who attend Chowan Middle usually go on to attend John A Holmes High

Chowan Middle

Summary:

Chowan Middle is a public middle school located in Tyner, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 428 students. The school is part of the Edenton-Chowan Schools district, which is ranked 184 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chowan Middle has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Central Middle School and Perquimans County Middle, with a higher percentage of African American (45.09%) and Hispanic (11.68%) students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, lower than the nearby Central Middle School (2-star rating) and Perquimans County Middle (3-star rating). Chowan Middle's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in reading and mathematics.

Chowan Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school performs well for English Language Learners, it struggles with other subgroups, such as African American students. Additionally, Chowan Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.82% to 68.46% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby Central Middle School (53.04%) and Perquimans County Middle (59.29%). These factors, along with the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, suggest that socioeconomic and resource allocation challenges may be contributing to Chowan Middle's declining performance over the years.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2845 Virginia Road
Tyner, NC 27980

(252) 221-4131

District: Edenton-Chowan Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
475^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,067

Students who attend Chowan Middle usually attend:

High:

John A Holmes High

Feeder schools for Chowan Middle:

Elementary:	D F Walker Elementary
	White Oak Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.0%

White:

37.3%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chowan Middle ranks worse than 59.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (46%), White (37.3%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chowan Middle is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Chowan Middle employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chowan Middle is $11,067.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chowan Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chowan Middle 475^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Chowan Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Edenton-Chowan Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Edenton-Chowan Schools 184^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	36.53	440^th	598	26.4%
2007	52.53	332^nd	606	45.2%
2008	47.19	370^th	620	40.3%
2009	59.32	307^th	630	51.3%
2010	61.53	279^th	640	56.4%
2011	59.40	301^st	648	53.5%
2012	60.47	306^th	662	53.8%
2013	45.88	357^th	673	47.0%
2014	33.02	419^th	627	33.2%
2015	49.09	379^th	705	46.2%
2016	32.30	483^rd	692	30.2%
2017	37.06	459^th	694	33.9%
2018	48.67	378^th	691	45.3%
2019	46.76	404^th	737	45.2%
2021	34.95	470^th	741	36.6%
2022	53.22	357^th	786	54.6%
2023	32.05	534^th	784	31.9%
2024	41.11	475^th	793	40.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.18	185^th	248	25.4%
2023	47.01	159^th	302	47.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.22	29^th	318	90.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.66	220^th	473	53.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	47.52	318^th	604	47.4%
2019	49.09	327^th	639	48.8%
2021	37.33	398^th	633	37.1%
2022	66.29	163^rd	689	76.3%
2023	31.35	531^st	735	27.8%
2024	42.17	417^th	743	43.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	53.76	324^th	656	50.6%
2019	53.20	330^th	684	51.8%
2021	35.43	448^th	706	36.5%
2022	53.94	316^th	733	56.9%
2023	31.69	510^th	731	30.2%
2024	44.70	411^th	738	44.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	49.24	192^nd	475	59.6%
2019	40.52	289^th	504	42.7%
2022	35.89	267^th	449	40.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	62.26	165^th	416	60.3%
2021	69.92	116^th	448	74.1%
2022	63.56	160^th	450	64.4%
2023	38.61	362^nd	452	19.9%
2024	61.82	190^th	461	58.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	41.30	420^th	665	36.8%
2019	39.75	448^th	697	35.7%
2021	33.89	465^th	711	34.6%
2022	50.31	360^th	748	51.9%
2023	31.22	525^th	747	29.7%
2024	36.08	496^th	751	34.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	49.87	224^th	494	54.7%
2019	46.23	262^nd	519	49.5%
2021	35.10	348^th	533	34.7%
2022	50.48	220^th	550	60.0%
2023	23.44	473^rd	559	15.4%
2024	42.50	309^th	560	44.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	42.11	305^th	493	38.1%
2021	44.74	279^th	522	46.6%
2022	61.35	171^st	541	68.4%
2023	56.73	200^th	553	63.8%
2024	40.03	361^st	564	36.0%

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Rank History for White students at Chowan Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	58.88	241^st	596	59.6%
2019	58.65	250^th	624	59.9%
2021	51.16	288^th	632	54.4%
2022	62.30	232^nd	658	64.7%
2023	47.89	332^nd	656	49.4%
2024	45.12	361^st	652	44.6%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chowan Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	248	197	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1989	243	185	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1990	236	212	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
1991	251	251	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-8	495
1992	265	314	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	584
1993	269	326	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1994	275	323	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1995	307	308	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
1996	307	308	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
1997	304	301	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1998	325	318	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1999	292	331	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
2000	282	325	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2001	302	310	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
2002	311	285	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2003	311	285	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2004	316	286	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	615
2005	317	277	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	607
2006	313	287	2	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	615
2007	310	263	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	9	592
2008	305	251	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	9	570
2009	294	266	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	570
2010	270	247	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2011	272	214	0	26	2	0	15	0	529
2012	247	200	1	26	2	0	15	0	491
2013	247	228	5	28	1	1	13	0	523
2014	256	237	4	26	1	0	11	0	535
2015	265	221	1	30	0	0	13	0	530
2016	232	193	1	28	1	1	11	0	467
2017	195	201	0	23	1	0	15	0	435
2018	209	197	1	27	0	0	12	0	446
2019	199	210	0	34	0	0	17	0	460
2020	201	214	0	41	0	0	18	0	474
2021	151	205	0	42	0	0	24	0	422
2022	164	188	1	44	0	0	25	0	422
2023	155	193	1	50	0	1	28	0	428
2024	143	176	1	45	0	1	17	0	383

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 Chowan Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	445	32.0	13.9	38
1989	428	32.0	13.3	68
1990	448	32.0	14.0	57.4
1991	495	32.0	15.4	51.9
1992	584	32.0	18.2	28.1
1993	598	43.0	13.9	48.2
1994	604	43.0	14.0	45.9
1995	622	44.0	14.1	43.7
1996	622	44.0	14.1	43.7
1997	608	43.0	14.1	46.1
1998	647	46.0	14.1	43.1
1999	626	46.0	13.6	56.2
2000	611	46.0	13.3	58.6
2001	619	46.0	13.5	53.6
2002	605	42.0	14.4	55.9
2003	605	42.0	14.4	55.9
2004	615	44.0	14.0	55.6
2005	607	44.0	13.8	56.7
2006	615	44.0	14.0	54
2007	592	41.8	14.2	55.4
2008	570	43.6	13.1	51.9
2009	570	39.7	14.4	54.7
2010	531	40.5	13.1	59.1
2011	529	39.8	13.2	59.4
2012	491	37.7	13.0	65.6
2013	523	40.7	12.8	66.7
2014	535	39.0	13.7	64.1
2015	530	39.0	13.5	63.2
2016	467	36.0	12.9	60.8
2017	435	32.0	13.5	64.6
2018	446	32.9	13.5	57.2
2019	460	33.0	13.9	63.7
2020	474	31.3	15.1	65.6
2021	422	31.3	13.4	58.3
2022	422	31.9	13.2	57.8
2023	428	28.4	15.0	68.5
2024	383	26.3	14.5	99.2

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 Chowan Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	445	32.0	13.9	38
1989	428	32.0	13.3	68
1990	448	32.0	14.0	57.4
1991	495	32.0	15.4	51.9
1992	584	32.0	18.2	28.1
1993	598	43.0	13.9	48.2
1994	604	43.0	14.0	45.9
1995	622	44.0	14.1	43.7
1996	622	44.0	14.1	43.7
1997	608	43.0	14.1	46.1
1998	647	46.0	14.1	43.1
1999	626	46.0	13.6	56.2
2000	611	46.0	13.3	58.6
2001	619	46.0	13.5	53.6
2002	605	42.0	14.4	55.9
2003	605	42.0	14.4	55.9
2004	615	44.0	14.0	55.6
2005	607	44.0	13.8	56.7
2006	615	44.0	14.0	54
2007	592	41.8	14.2	55.4
2008	570	43.6	13.1	51.9
2009	570	39.7	14.4	54.7
2010	531	40.5	13.1	59.1
2011	529	39.8	13.2	59.4
2012	491	37.7	13.0	65.6
2013	523	40.7	12.8	66.7
2014	535	39.0	13.7	64.1
2015	530	39.0	13.5	63.2
2016	467	36.0	12.9	60.8
2017	435	32.0	13.5	64.6
2018	446	32.9	13.5	57.2
2019	460	33.0	13.9	63.7
2020	474	31.3	15.1	65.6
2021	422	31.3	13.4	58.3
2022	422	31.9	13.2	57.8
2023	428	28.4	15.0	68.5
2024	383	26.3	14.5	99.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chowan Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$622 (5.6%)	$10,445 (94.4%)	$11,067

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chowan Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 404^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 534^th of 784 Middle schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Chowan Middle)	60.7	38.7	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edenton-Chowan Schools)	60.7	38.7	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Chowan Middle)	60.7	36	24.7%
6th Grade Reading (Edenton-Chowan Schools)	60.7	36	24.7%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chowan Middle)	56.5	41.5	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edenton-Chowan Schools)	56.5	41.5	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Chowan Middle)	49.1	43.4	5.7%
7th Grade Reading (Edenton-Chowan Schools)	49.1	43.4	5.7%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chowan Middle)	45.4	42.3	3.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edenton-Chowan Schools)	45.4	42.3	3.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Chowan Middle)	51.2	38.2	13%
8th Grade Reading (Edenton-Chowan Schools)	51.2	38.2	13%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Chowan Middle)	72.3	53.5	18.8%
8th Grade Science (Edenton-Chowan Schools)	72.3	53.5	18.8%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	460	428	7%
African American	210	193	8.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	34	50	47.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	199	155	22.1%
Two or More Races	17	28	64.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	68.5%	4.8%

Schools Near Chowan Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chowan Middle	Public	6-8	2845 Virginia Road	Tyner	27980	Chowan County	Edenton-Chowan Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 221-4131	383	26	14.5	99.2%	143 (37.3%)	176 (46.0%)	45 (11.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	41.1	475^th of 793 public middle schools	40.1%		32.1	534^th of 784 public middle schools	31.9%	59	40.0	44.0	48.5	30.3	33.9	44.9	80.3	$11,067	$622	$10,445
Perquimans County Middle	Public	6-8	312 W Main Street	Winfall	27985	Perquimans County	Perquimans County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 426-7355	365	29	12.6	99.2%	265 (72.6%)	70 (19.2%)	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	59	292^nd of 793 public middle schools	63.2%		56.1	324^th of 784 public middle schools	58.7%	32	61.1	46.6	47.5	57.9	46.6	43.2	88.2	$11,076	$1,080	$9,996
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	362 US Hwy 158 W	Gatesville	27938	Gates County	Gates County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 357-0470	347	28	12.3	54.8%	223 (64.3%)	81 (23.3%)	17 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.2%)	37.2	514^th of 793 public middle schools	35.2%		34.2	522^nd of 784 public middle schools	33.4%	8	46.4	49.5	28.0	48.0	33.3	36.4	70.3	$9,918	$561	$9,357

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