Kernersville Middle

Summary:

Kernersville Middle is a public middle school in Kernersville, North Carolina, serving 706 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in the state.

Kernersville Middle consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 58.3% of 6th graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 45.7% for the district and 54.3% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 56.94% White, 10.91% African American, 24.79% Hispanic, and 6.23% two or more races. Kernersville Middle's gifted and talented students perform exceptionally well, ranking 80 out of 452 North Carolina middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.17% in 2020-2021 to 52.12% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Kernersville Middle generally outperforms Southeast Middle and East Forsyth Middle School, which have lower academic proficiency rates and lower SchoolDigger rankings. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 159 out of 737 North Carolina middle schools in 2018-2019 to 277 out of 793 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may need to address areas for improvement to maintain its strong academic performance, particularly for its Hispanic student subgroup.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 110 Brown Road
       Kernersville, NC  27284


(336) 703-4255

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,625 Help


Students who attend Kernersville Middle usually attend:

High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    East Forsyth High
    Middle College of Forsyth County

Feeder schools for Kernersville Middle:

Elementary:    Kernersville Elementary
    Piney Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.8%
Hispanic:
28.6%
African American:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kernersville Middle ranks better than 65.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 14 ranked middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Kernersville Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.8%), Hispanic (28.6%), African American (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kernersville Middle is 16.5. 12 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kernersville Middle is $8,625. 9 middle schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kernersville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kernersville Middle 277th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Kernersville Middle in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kernersville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.42 269th 598 55.0%
2007 57.37 294th 606 51.5%
2008 63.32 243rd 620 60.8%
2009 61.96 273rd 630 56.7%
2010 59.04 324th 640 49.4%
2011 59.19 303rd 648 53.2%
2012 56.94 341st 662 48.5%
2013 61.26 229th 673 66.0%
2014 56.25 255th 627 59.3%
2015 61.64 257th 705 63.5%
2016 59.46 280th 692 59.5%
2017 64.38 236th 694 66.0%
2018 64.49 247th 691 64.3%
2019 75.26 159th 737 78.4%
2021 51.48 339th 741 54.3%
2022 59.53 298th 786 62.1%
2023 64.74 244th 784 68.9%
2024 61.39 277th 793 65.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.64 124th 283 56.2%
2023 51.89 128th 302 57.6%
2024 52.79 142nd 306 53.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.18 110th 151 27.2%
2019 49.45 76th 211 64.0%
2021 43.75 105th 236 55.5%
2022 51.95 107th 312 65.7%
2023 38.66 189th 318 40.6%
2024 44.69 172nd 356 51.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.85 227th 473 52.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.48 275th 604 54.5%
2019 69.15 140th 639 78.1%
2021 47.54 295th 633 53.4%
2022 67.15 155th 689 77.5%
2023 61.65 223rd 735 69.7%
2024 50.16 348th 743 53.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.77 248th 656 62.2%
2019 75.00 151st 684 77.9%
2021 49.94 336th 706 52.4%
2022 59.69 265th 733 63.8%
2023 63.44 236th 731 67.7%
2024 61.82 254th 738 65.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 287th 475 39.6%
2019 64.26 109th 504 78.4%
2021 29.55 373rd 478 22.0%
2022 59.49 98th 449 78.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.85 102nd 416 75.5%
2021 48.02 295th 448 34.2%
2022 65.43 140th 450 68.9%
2023 71.12 80th 452 82.3%
2024 65.24 146th 461 68.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.76 233rd 665 65.0%
2019 72.88 166th 697 76.2%
2021 51.44 317th 711 55.4%
2022 57.36 292nd 748 61.0%
2023 62.80 245th 747 67.2%
2024 58.61 281st 751 62.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.89 116th 494 76.5%
2019 71.80 91st 519 82.5%
2021 55.22 167th 533 68.7%
2022 52.80 208th 550 62.2%
2023 57.21 172nd 559 69.2%
2024 53.64 206th 560 63.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.49 282nd 472 40.3%
2019 60.87 136th 493 72.4%
2021 38.67 334th 522 36.0%
2022 40.28 331st 541 38.8%
2023 43.84 304th 553 45.0%
2024 45.92 302nd 564 46.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kernersville Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.94 192nd 596 67.8%
2019 74.56 141st 624 77.4%
2021 49.42 303rd 632 52.1%
2022 55.17 277th 658 57.9%
2023 65.06 212th 656 67.7%
2024 62.31 223rd 652 65.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Open Quote When my child start up at the school three years ago, I was so thrilled . Now as my statement is finishing their eighth-grade year, and a new principal has taken over, I can hardly wait for the last day of school. The teachers here have been allowed to pick on students and single them out as well as make every day life as miserable as possible for those that aren't in any clicks. If I had another child that was coming into the school I would do an out of zone transfer. So sad! This used to be one of the best schools in the area . Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Open Quote What I thought about this school was over all exellent. I just left this school and I for the most part thought it was great. The only things about this school that I didnt like was all the homework the algebra 1 kids got everyday, I had like 2 hrs worth of stuff and not to mention the other subjects that I had to do. Also, I thought that the Algeba 1 teachers graded way to hard. There was absolutly no partial credit at all, if the awnser wasent right then the WHOLE problem was wrong, even if it was like a 12 step equation were the calculater could only do one step. But in the end I did do pretty well on the eoc so dont let your kids get discurraged and I would Highly recomend Mrs. Lisa Mudgett to teach your child if they are about to take algebra 1.
The other thing that really got on my nerves was that everywhere you looked there was someone telling you to be quiet and stop talking. I bet I had scilent lunch for about half the year and most of the time the 8th grade didnt even know what they were doing. If you even say a word its silent lunch. They really need to let the kids talk more because for alot of people it is the only time that they get to see their friends is at school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kernersville Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 746 102 7 19 3 n/a n/a 0 877
2000 800 172 12 71 5 n/a n/a 0 1060
2001 818 192 12 87 2 n/a n/a 0 1111
2002 847 238 16 137 6 n/a n/a 0 1244
2003 847 238 16 137 6 n/a n/a 0 1244
2004 798 277 9 164 10 n/a n/a 0 1258
2005 776 252 8 176 4 n/a n/a 0 1216
2006 507 124 7 137 2 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 456 98 8 113 2 n/a n/a 34 711
2008 485 91 9 103 1 n/a n/a 35 724
2009 536 114 9 105 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2010 558 103 12 111 3 n/a n/a 0 787
2011 528 68 12 128 0 0 23 0 759
2012 529 70 11 153 3 0 21 0 787
2013 526 79 12 154 4 0 16 0 791
2014 571 88 11 138 4 1 16 0 829
2015 506 78 7 140 1 1 22 0 755
2016 463 84 4 155 0 1 25 0 732
2017 409 85 8 164 0 0 29 0 695
2018 380 82 8 158 0 0 28 0 656
2019 415 82 12 199 0 0 26 0 734
2020 433 78 7 235 0 0 29 0 782
2021 448 84 6 222 0 0 36 0 796
2022 412 67 7 181 0 0 40 0 707
2023 402 77 6 175 2 0 44 0 706
2024 398 93 8 216 2 0 37 0 754

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 Kernersville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 877 48.0 18.3 13.6
2000 1060 48.0 22.1 13.6
2001 1111 48.0 23.1 20.4
2002 1244 48.0 25.9 31.7
2003 1244 48.0 25.9 31.7
2004 1258 48.0 26.2 35.3
2005 1216 48.0 25.3 37.4
2006 777 48.0 16.2 38.5
2007 711 48.8 14.6 40.8
2008 724 48.1 15.1 39.3
2009 765 51.2 14.9 34.1
2010 787 49.0 16.0 36.5
2011 759 51.0 14.8 37.4
2012 787 48.7 16.1 39.5
2013 791 45.9 17.2 40.7
2014 829 46.8 17.7 38.5
2015 755 46.0 16.4 39.3
2016 732 45.0 16.2 40.2
2017 695 45.7 15.2 39.1
2018 656 41.6 15.7 41.2
2019 734 42.0 17.4 39.4
2020 782 43.9 17.8 43.9
2021 796 41.0 19.4 34.2
2022 707 43.0 16.4 35.1
2023 706 42.3 16.6 52.1
2024 754 45.6 16.5 98.7

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 Kernersville Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 877 48.0 18.3 13.6
2000 1060 48.0 22.1 13.6
2001 1111 48.0 23.1 20.4
2002 1244 48.0 25.9 31.7
2003 1244 48.0 25.9 31.7
2004 1258 48.0 26.2 35.3
2005 1216 48.0 25.3 37.4
2006 777 48.0 16.2 38.5
2007 711 48.8 14.6 40.8
2008 724 48.1 15.1 39.3
2009 765 51.2 14.9 34.1
2010 787 49.0 16.0 36.5
2011 759 51.0 14.8 37.4
2012 787 48.7 16.1 39.5
2013 791 45.9 17.2 40.7
2014 829 46.8 17.7 38.5
2015 755 46.0 16.4 39.3
2016 732 45.0 16.2 40.2
2017 695 45.7 15.2 39.1
2018 656 41.6 15.7 41.2
2019 734 42.0 17.4 39.4
2020 782 43.9 17.8 43.9
2021 796 41.0 19.4 34.2
2022 707 43.0 16.4 35.1
2023 706 42.3 16.6 52.1
2024 754 45.6 16.5 98.7

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 Kernersville Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $645 (7.5%) $7,980 (92.5%) $8,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kernersville Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 244th of 784 Middle schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Kernersville Middle)65.452.4
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.741.7
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Kernersville Middle)71.849.4
 22.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)54.840
 14.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kernersville Middle)5857.9
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5340.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Kernersville Middle)67.152.1
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.741.7
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kernersville Middle)72.661.7
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)50.737.9
 12.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Kernersville Middle)73.957.7
 16.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5645.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Kernersville Middle)90.378.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)75.862.8
 13%
   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 Students734706
 3.8%
African American8277
 6.1%
American Indian02
Asian126
 50%
Hispanic199175
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White415402
 3.1%
Two or More Races2644
 69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%52.1%
 12.8%


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Kernersville Middle ranks 277th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Kernersville Middle are 53% White, 29% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 754 students attended Kernersville Middle.


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