Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, River Road Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
River Road Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Road Middle School is 0.63, 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.
River Road Middle School is ranked #2294 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend River Road Middle School?
428 students attend River Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of River Road Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Road Middle School?
River Road Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does River Road Middle School offer ?
River Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is River Road Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
