George L Carrington Middle

Summary:

George L Carrington Middle is a public middle school located in Durham, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 755 students. The school is part of the Durham Public Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

George L Carrington Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of North Carolina middle schools, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom 25% of North Carolina middle schools for these subgroups. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.5 to 14 students per teacher, which may suggest more resources available for individual student support.

Nearby schools, such as Sherwood Githens Middle, Rogers-Herr Middle, and James E Shepard Middle, generally outperform George L Carrington Middle on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. These schools also have lower percentages of students from low-income families, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. Despite the school's higher spending per student compared to the district average, this does not appear to translate into better academic outcomes for George L Carrington Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 227 Milton Road
       Durham, NC  27712-2223


(919) 560-3916

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
611th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,263 Help


Students who attend George L Carrington Middle usually attend:

High:    Northern High

Feeder schools for George L Carrington Middle:

Elementary:    Easley Elementary
    Holt Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  755

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.3%
Hispanic:
40.3%
White:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.2% Help


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Compare Details George L Carrington Middle ranks worse than 77% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at George L Carrington Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.3%), Hispanic (40.3%), White (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George L Carrington Middle is 12.6, which is the 3rd best among 9 middle schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George L Carrington Middle is $10,263. 7 middle schools in the Durham Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George L Carrington Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks George L Carrington Middle 611th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See George L Carrington Middle in the ranking list.)

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Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George L Carrington Middle

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Rank History for all students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.25 315th 598 47.3%
2007 51.28 349th 606 42.4%
2008 49.05 356th 620 42.6%
2009 40.59 437th 630 30.6%
2010 40.20 446th 640 30.3%
2011 37.85 462nd 648 28.7%
2012 43.17 444th 662 32.9%
2013 37.12 429th 673 36.3%
2014 24.87 478th 627 23.8%
2015 33.44 491st 705 30.4%
2016 17.93 580th 692 16.2%
2017 20.21 571st 694 17.7%
2018 21.33 556th 691 19.5%
2019 25.77 584th 737 20.8%
2021 28.01 533rd 741 28.1%
2022 28.00 579th 786 26.3%
2023 35.68 501st 784 36.1%
2024 25.50 611th 793 23.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.18 211th 221 4.5%
2022 7.61 281st 283 0.7%
2023 44.46 170th 302 43.7%
2024 14.41 288th 306 5.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 118th 151 21.9%
2019 31.20 156th 211 26.1%
2021 17.81 235th 236 0.4%
2022 31.45 237th 312 24.0%
2023 26.67 262nd 318 17.6%
2024 25.85 299th 356 16.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.08 426th 473 9.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.40 519th 604 14.1%
2019 27.13 508th 639 20.5%
2021 24.70 500th 633 21.0%
2022 34.51 461st 689 33.1%
2023 38.45 463rd 735 37.0%
2024 33.05 532nd 743 28.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.56 40th 71 43.7%
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Rank History for Female students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.21 546th 656 16.8%
2019 25.67 558th 684 18.4%
2021 30.56 495th 706 29.9%
2022 29.81 526th 733 28.2%
2023 39.13 441st 731 39.7%
2024 27.60 553rd 738 25.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.50 368th 504 27.0%
2021 41.60 258th 478 46.0%
2022 22.73 393rd 449 12.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 67th 127 47.2%
2019 37.71 354th 416 14.9%
2021 40.96 334th 448 25.4%
2022 37.08 376th 450 16.4%
2023 57.49 239th 452 47.1%
2024 53.03 279th 461 39.5%
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Rank History for Male students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.24 565th 665 15.0%
2019 23.38 572nd 697 17.9%
2021 27.76 523rd 711 26.4%
2022 25.07 577th 748 22.9%
2023 30.11 538th 747 28.0%
2024 23.06 605th 751 19.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.21 8th 99 91.9%
2024 7.99 104th 110 5.5%
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Rank History for African American students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.81 358th 494 27.5%
2019 34.58 368th 519 29.1%
2021 33.22 366th 533 31.3%
2022 43.00 287th 550 47.8%
2023 53.22 204th 559 63.5%
2024 49.37 238th 560 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.40 418th 472 11.4%
2019 23.28 425th 493 13.8%
2021 26.12 423rd 522 19.0%
2022 33.04 387th 541 28.5%
2023 34.17 397th 553 28.2%
2024 24.07 469th 564 16.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at George L Carrington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.36 234th 596 60.7%
2019 64.36 218th 624 65.1%
2021 48.34 308th 632 51.3%
2022 60.13 241st 658 63.4%
2023 77.75 132nd 656 79.9%
2024 62.63 219th 652 66.4%
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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 citizen
Thursday, February 4, 2016

Open Quote The 8th grade math teachers are wonderful! And the principal is supportive and wants the best for the students. This school has smilar challenges when faced with a diverse student population with many who arrive at the school with low reading level as well as family challenges. With that said, there are many wonderful students and teachers who are thriving at this school! It is hard for any school in NC to get great teachers and keep them due to NC's unwillingness to offer a competitive salary to our teiachers who are highly educated and expected to continue their education for life at their own expemse! When will NC recognize that the problem is NOT with the teachers but rather with NC's lack of support of education. This school may be big but those who work here are dedicated! I am not a parent or a teacher but I am concerned about NC and our children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for George L Carrington Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 767 296 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
1989 809 317 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1138
1990 805 328 13 3 0 n/a n/a -1 1148
1991 800 348 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1163
1992 770 353 11 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1139
1993 768 330 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1115
1994 781 341 18 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1152
1995 686 408 20 11 7 n/a n/a 0 1132
1996 686 408 20 11 7 n/a n/a 0 1132
1997 673 412 24 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1126
1998 612 457 27 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1113
1999 614 547 22 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1198
2000 603 551 22 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1191
2001 594 617 23 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1258
2002 555 629 25 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1248
2003 555 629 25 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1248
2004 500 708 19 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1279
2005 501 707 24 62 2 n/a n/a 0 1296
2006 467 725 24 85 3 n/a n/a 0 1304
2007 412 561 25 114 2 n/a n/a 39 1153
2008 369 518 22 124 2 n/a n/a 38 1073
2009 326 542 20 135 3 n/a n/a 0 1026
2010 357 577 21 151 4 n/a n/a 0 1110
2011 337 573 29 203 6 2 32 0 1182
2012 390 563 37 213 7 1 37 0 1248
2013 338 602 46 218 4 1 31 0 1240
2014 268 603 35 207 2 1 44 0 1160
2015 223 551 35 250 2 1 32 0 1094
2016 174 498 29 267 1 1 31 0 1001
2017 144 447 23 284 1 1 31 0 931
2018 139 402 18 269 3 2 27 0 860
2019 153 418 27 297 3 1 22 0 921
2020 153 385 29 349 5 1 35 0 957
2021 137 373 26 343 3 1 21 0 904
2022 108 346 17 332 2 0 22 0 827
2023 91 312 12 304 0 0 36 0 755

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 George L Carrington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1076 73.0 14.7 8.6
1989 1138 74.0 15.3 10.2
1990 1148 87.0 13.1 9.3
1991 1163 88.0 13.2 9.2
1992 1139 87.0 13.0 6.4
1993 1115 77.0 14.5 11.7
1994 1152 78.0 14.8 10.9
1995 1132 77.0 14.7 15.8
1996 1132 77.0 14.7 15.8
1997 1126 77.0 14.6 16.8
1998 1113 85.0 13.1 17.6
1999 1198 85.0 14.1 26
2000 1191 85.0 14.0 27.2
2001 1258 85.0 14.8 26.2
2002 1248 85.0 14.7 0
2003 1248 85.0 14.7 0
2004 1279 85.0 15.0 38.7
2005 1296 85.0 15.2 36.2
2006 1304 85.0 15.3 36.2
2007 1153 81.3 14.2 38.5
2008 1073 73.7 14.6 44.8
2009 1026 69.6 14.7 35.4
2010 1110 72.3 15.3 44.9
2011 1182 66.0 17.9 51.4
2012 1248 67.6 18.4 49.9
2013 1240 80.3 15.4 57.5
2014 1160 77.6 14.9 62.2
2015 1094 73.0 14.9 64.3
2016 1001 69.0 14.5 68.5
2017 931 64.6 14.4 68.1
2018 860 55.6 15.4 64.5
2019 921 56.6 16.2 68.1
2020 957 61.3 15.6 62.8
2021 904 64.1 14.0 51.4
2022 827 66.0 12.5 57.8
2023 755 59.6 12.6 73.2

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 George L Carrington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1076 73.0 14.7 8.6
1989 1138 74.0 15.3 10.2
1990 1148 87.0 13.1 9.3
1991 1163 88.0 13.2 9.2
1992 1139 87.0 13.0 6.4
1993 1115 77.0 14.5 11.7
1994 1152 78.0 14.8 10.9
1995 1132 77.0 14.7 15.8
1996 1132 77.0 14.7 15.8
1997 1126 77.0 14.6 16.8
1998 1113 85.0 13.1 17.6
1999 1198 85.0 14.1 26
2000 1191 85.0 14.0 27.2
2001 1258 85.0 14.8 26.2
2002 1248 85.0 14.7 0
2003 1248 85.0 14.7 0
2004 1279 85.0 15.0 38.7
2005 1296 85.0 15.2 36.2
2006 1304 85.0 15.3 36.2
2007 1153 81.3 14.2 38.5
2008 1073 73.7 14.6 44.8
2009 1026 69.6 14.7 35.4
2010 1110 72.3 15.3 44.9
2011 1182 66.0 17.9 51.4
2012 1248 67.6 18.4 49.9
2013 1240 80.3 15.4 57.5
2014 1160 77.6 14.9 62.2
2015 1094 73.0 14.9 64.3
2016 1001 69.0 14.5 68.5
2017 931 64.6 14.4 68.1
2018 860 55.6 15.4 64.5
2019 921 56.6 16.2 68.1
2020 957 61.3 15.6 62.8
2021 904 64.1 14.0 51.4
2022 827 66.0 12.5 57.8
2023 755 59.6 12.6 73.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George L Carrington Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $957 (9.3%) $9,306 (90.7%) $10,263

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George L Carrington Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 584th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 501st of 784 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (George L Carrington Middle)47.639.8
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)48.645
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (George L Carrington Middle)47.337.9
 9.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)51.846.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (George L Carrington Middle)47.639
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)45.743.9
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (George L Carrington Middle)46.337.4
 8.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)49.445.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (George L Carrington Middle)33.241.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)43.937.4
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (George L Carrington Middle)37.545
 7.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)47.647.4
 0.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (George L Carrington Middle)64.265.2
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)68.563.6
 4.9%
   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 Students921755
 18%
African American418312
 25.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2712
 55.6%
Hispanic297304
 2.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White15391
 40.5%
Two or More Races2236
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%73.2%
 5.2%


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Students at George L Carrington Middle are 41% African American, 40% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

George L Carrington Middle ranks in the bottom 23.0% of North Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend George L Carrington Middle usually go on to attend Northern High

In the 2022-23 school year, 755 students attended George L Carrington Middle.


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