Pilot Mountain Middle

Summary:

Pilot Mountain Middle is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, with a student population of 454. The school is part of the Surry County Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Pilot Mountain Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in North Carolina, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the state and district averages in all subject areas. The school's students excel in mathematics, with 82.6% of 6th-graders proficient or better, compared to 63.6% in the Surry County district and 54.3% statewide. Pilot Mountain Middle's performance is particularly strong in science, with 85.3% of 8th-graders proficient or better, compared to 77.6% in the district and 70.1% statewide. The school's Hispanic students and low-income students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 33rd and 35th out of all North Carolina middle schools for their respective subgroups.

Pilot Mountain Middle outperforms nearby schools in the Surry County district, such as Central Middle and Meadowview Magnet Middle, in both overall academic performance and subject-specific proficiency rates. The school also performs better than some nearby schools in other districts, such as Southeastern Stokes Middle School and Northwest Middle. Pilot Mountain Middle has maintained a consistently high level of academic performance over the years, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina middle schools for the past 10 school years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 543 Old Westfield Road
       Pilot Mountain, NC  27041


(336) 368-2641

District: Surry County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,172 Help


Students who attend Pilot Mountain Middle usually attend:

High:    East Surry High
    Surry Early College

Feeder schools for Pilot Mountain Middle:

Elementary:    Pilot Mountain Elementary
    Shoals Elementary
    Westfield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pilot Mountain Middle ranks better than 89% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Surry County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Surry County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pilot Mountain Middle is 14.7, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Surry County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pilot Mountain Middle is $9,172. 2 middle schools in the Surry County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pilot Mountain Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pilot Mountain Middle 87th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Pilot Mountain Middle in the ranking list.)

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Surry County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry County Schools 80th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pilot Mountain Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.74 76th 598 87.3%
2007 74.90 113th 606 81.4%
2008 78.08 106th 620 82.9%
2009 76.98 121st 630 80.8%
2010 74.84 142nd 640 77.8%
2011 74.64 151st 648 76.7%
2012 77.14 119th 662 82.0%
2013 75.22 138th 673 79.5%
2014 68.11 171st 627 72.7%
2015 76.08 146th 705 79.3%
2016 79.41 113th 692 83.7%
2017 80.55 112th 694 83.9%
2018 79.52 114th 691 83.5%
2019 81.44 110th 737 85.1%
2021 70.49 196th 741 73.5%
2022 81.43 133rd 786 83.1%
2023 83.43 107th 784 86.4%
2024 86.72 87th 793 89.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.87 102nd 473 78.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.41 80th 604 86.8%
2019 79.66 71st 639 88.9%
2021 65.56 152nd 633 76.0%
2022 79.31 82nd 689 88.1%
2023 86.47 47th 735 93.6%
2024 92.25 35th 743 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.24 111th 656 83.1%
2019 73.18 166th 684 75.7%
2021 65.68 216th 706 69.4%
2022 76.24 156th 733 78.7%
2023 81.32 113th 731 84.5%
2024 87.47 79th 738 89.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.94 71st 475 85.1%
2019 64.34 108th 504 78.6%
2021 68.86 63rd 478 86.8%
2022 60.73 93rd 449 79.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.30 36th 416 91.3%
2021 70.88 107th 448 76.1%
2022 65.61 135th 450 70.0%
2023 64.39 163rd 452 63.9%
2024 75.94 22nd 461 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.37 114th 665 82.9%
2019 84.45 85th 697 87.8%
2021 72.94 173rd 711 75.7%
2022 84.25 99th 748 86.8%
2023 83.58 105th 747 85.9%
2024 83.82 92nd 751 87.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.90 244th 472 48.3%
2019 62.90 125th 493 74.6%
2021 50.30 240th 522 54.0%
2022 67.09 126th 541 76.7%
2023 80.72 58th 553 89.5%
2024 92.39 33rd 564 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pilot Mountain Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.24 162nd 596 72.8%
2019 68.89 176th 624 71.8%
2021 56.66 244th 632 61.4%
2022 67.98 190th 658 71.1%
2023 69.63 184th 656 72.0%
2024 72.62 160th 652 75.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 30, 2021

Open Quote Teachers bully students. And when a parent gets involved, the school blames the parent and sweeps the actions of the staff under the rug. They don’t follow IEP guidelines and blame the student when they fail. This school has failed my child. How that principal gets voted best every year, I don’t know. She’s a joke!!!! And someone needs to come in there and clean house. Most of the staff needs to go. Show some concern for the students, that’s what you are there for. Do NOT send your child to this school. The teachers verbally abuse and single out kids they don’t like. And no one will listen when uou file a complaint!!!! Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Open Quote I went to this school last year... kids juuled in the bathrooms, no discipline actions were never taken into place until a parent got involved, teachers came everyday to just do their jobs, get paid, then leave. This school is a literal joke, everyone in class of 2024 hated it, kids got bullied and belittled for being different, staff were never held accountable for their actions. This school sucked as an overall, and I would not want my kids going to such a place! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pilot Mountain Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 785 31 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 819
1989 772 34 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1990 750 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a -1 778
1991 775 23 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 802
1992 764 30 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 780 36 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1994 435 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 405 29 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 405 29 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 419 20 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 417 20 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 407 14 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 448 18 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 431 13 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 453 18 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 453 18 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 465 27 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 493 27 2 20 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 465 27 4 29 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 430 11 3 26 2 n/a n/a 8 480
2008 411 10 1 20 1 n/a n/a 13 456
2009 449 17 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2010 483 22 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2011 478 10 1 45 1 0 5 0 540
2012 472 12 0 38 0 0 9 0 531
2013 447 12 2 50 0 0 10 0 521
2014 463 14 4 52 1 0 8 0 542
2015 415 13 3 55 2 0 6 0 494
2016 377 14 2 58 2 0 10 0 463
2017 363 11 3 54 1 0 8 0 440
2018 350 13 3 56 0 0 12 0 434
2019 394 14 2 55 0 0 14 0 479
2020 382 15 0 52 0 0 17 0 466
2021 378 11 1 59 0 0 13 0 462
2022 351 13 1 59 1 0 15 0 440
2023 362 10 5 59 0 0 18 0 454

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 Pilot Mountain Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 41.0 19.9 19.7
1989 808 44.0 18.3 25.6
1990 778 49.0 15.8 28.1
1991 802 48.0 16.7 27.3
1992 797 48.0 16.6 14.2
1993 823 44.0 18.7 15.6
1994 453 27.0 16.8 29.4
1995 438 29.0 15.1 19.2
1996 438 29.0 15.1 19.2
1997 449 28.0 16.0 18.5
1998 450 30.0 15.0 18.4
1999 435 30.0 14.5 24.4
2000 476 30.0 15.9 26.9
2001 457 30.0 15.2 28
2002 489 30.0 16.3 36.6
2003 489 30.0 16.3 36.6
2004 514 30.0 17.1 41.4
2005 545 30.0 18.2 39.6
2006 527 30.0 17.6 40.8
2007 480 33.5 14.3 41.9
2008 456 32.0 14.3 42
2009 504 32.4 15.6 41.1
2010 543 34.2 15.8 48.4
2011 540 34.1 15.8 47.4
2012 531 34.3 15.4 49.2
2013 521 33.3 15.6 56.2
2014 542 33.3 16.2 55.5
2015 494 33.0 14.9 56.1
2016 463 32.0 14.4 53.1
2017 440 32.0 13.7 52.3
2018 434 29.9 14.5 49.3
2019 479 31.0 15.4 46.1
2020 466 28.4 16.3 46.4
2021 462 30.0 15.3 37.9
2022 440 30.7 14.3 30.5
2023 454 30.7 14.7 56.8

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 Pilot Mountain Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 41.0 19.9 19.7
1989 808 44.0 18.3 25.6
1990 778 49.0 15.8 28.1
1991 802 48.0 16.7 27.3
1992 797 48.0 16.6 14.2
1993 823 44.0 18.7 15.6
1994 453 27.0 16.8 29.4
1995 438 29.0 15.1 19.2
1996 438 29.0 15.1 19.2
1997 449 28.0 16.0 18.5
1998 450 30.0 15.0 18.4
1999 435 30.0 14.5 24.4
2000 476 30.0 15.9 26.9
2001 457 30.0 15.2 28
2002 489 30.0 16.3 36.6
2003 489 30.0 16.3 36.6
2004 514 30.0 17.1 41.4
2005 545 30.0 18.2 39.6
2006 527 30.0 17.6 40.8
2007 480 33.5 14.3 41.9
2008 456 32.0 14.3 42
2009 504 32.4 15.6 41.1
2010 543 34.2 15.8 48.4
2011 540 34.1 15.8 47.4
2012 531 34.3 15.4 49.2
2013 521 33.3 15.6 56.2
2014 542 33.3 16.2 55.5
2015 494 33.0 14.9 56.1
2016 463 32.0 14.4 53.1
2017 440 32.0 13.7 52.3
2018 434 29.9 14.5 49.3
2019 479 31.0 15.4 46.1
2020 466 28.4 16.3 46.4
2021 462 30.0 15.3 37.9
2022 440 30.7 14.3 30.5
2023 454 30.7 14.7 56.8

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 Pilot Mountain Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,003 (10.9%) $8,168 (89.1%) $9,172

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pilot Mountain Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 784 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Pilot Mountain Middle)76.277.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)73.363.1
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Pilot Mountain Middle)73.858
 15.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)7049.1
 20.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pilot Mountain Middle)74.872.9
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)68.662.1
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Pilot Mountain Middle)7269.8
 2.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)65.354.8
 10.5%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pilot Mountain Middle)64.371.3
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)49.860.3
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Pilot Mountain Middle)69.461.9
 7.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)60.952.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Pilot Mountain Middle)91.182.5
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Surry County Schools)84.679.1
 5.5%
   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 Students479454
 5.2%
African American1410
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic5559
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White394362
 8.1%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%56.8%
 10.7%


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Students at Pilot Mountain Middle are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Pilot Mountain Middle ranks 87th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pilot Mountain Middle usually go on to attend East Surry High

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Pilot Mountain Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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