Serving 782 students in grades 6-8, Southern Nash 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 782 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Southern Nash 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 Southern Nash Middle School is 0.68, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southern Nash Middle School?
782 students attend Southern Nash Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Southern Nash Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Nash Middle School?
Southern Nash Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Nash Middle School offer ?
Southern Nash Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southern Nash Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 782 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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