Serving 711 students in grades 6-8, Wendell 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 711 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Wendell 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 Wendell Middle School is 0.70, 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.
Wendell Middle School is ranked #1867 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wendell Middle School often compared to?
Wendell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zebulon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wendell Middle School?
711 students attend Wendell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wendell Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wendell Middle School?
Wendell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wendell Middle School offer ?
Wendell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wendell Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 711 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
