Serving 535 students in grades 6-8, Brevard Middle School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brevard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brevard Middle School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brevard Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brevard Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1187 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
6%
25%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brevard Middle School's ranking?
Brevard Middle School is ranked #1187 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brevard Middle School often compared to?
Brevard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brevard Academy, Evergreen Community Charter, Rosman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brevard Middle School?
535 students attend Brevard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Brevard Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brevard Middle School?
Brevard Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brevard Middle School offer ?
Brevard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brevard Middle School part of?
Brevard Middle School is part of Transylvania County Schools School District.
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