Serving 176 students in grades 7-8, Elkin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 176 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Elkin Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elkin Middle School is 0.46, 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.
Elkin Middle School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Elkin Middle School?
176 students attend Elkin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Elkin Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elkin Middle School?
Elkin Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elkin Middle School offer ?
Elkin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Elkin Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 176 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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