Serving 1,235 students in grades 6-8, Harris Road Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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: 1,235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Harris Road Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Harris Road Middle School's student population of 1,235 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
Harris Road Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Road Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
20%
25%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Harris Road Middle School is ranked #126 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Harris Road Middle School often compared to?
Harris Road Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J N Fries Magnet School, Hickory Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harris Road Middle School?
1,235 students attend Harris Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Harris Road Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Road Middle School?
Harris Road Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harris Road Middle School offer ?
Harris Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harris Road Middle School part of?
Harris Road Middle School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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