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Alston Ridge Middle School

7833 Fussell Avenue
Cary, NC 27519
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Top 10%
Serving 1,459 students in grades 6-8, Alston Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Alston Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Alston Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,459 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,459 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Alston Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alston Ridge Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#193 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alston Ridge Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alston Ridge Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alston Ridge Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Alston Ridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alston Ridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alston Ridge Middle School's ranking?
Alston Ridge Middle School is ranked #193 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Alston Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Alston Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Middle School, Mills Park Middle School, West Cary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Alston Ridge Middle School?
1,459 students attend Alston Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Alston Ridge Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alston Ridge Middle School?
Alston Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alston Ridge Middle School offer ?
Alston Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alston Ridge Middle School part of?
Alston Ridge Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 92% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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