Carnage Middle School

1425 Carnage Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 844 students in grades 6-8, Carnage Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 93% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carnage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carnage Middle School's student population of 844 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
844 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Carnage Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carnage Middle School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#499 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carnage Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carnage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carnage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carnage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carnage Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
56%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carnage Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carnage Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carnage Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carnage Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carnage Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Carnage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carnage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carnage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnage Middle School's ranking?
Carnage Middle School is ranked #499 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carnage Middle School often compared to?
Carnage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Middle School, Ligon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Carnage Middle School?
844 students attend Carnage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carnage Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carnage Middle School?
Carnage Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carnage Middle School offer ?
Carnage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carnage Middle School part of?
Carnage Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Carnage Middle School located?
Carnage Middle School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown.

School Reviews

4   3/22/2022
School provides rigorous math courses. A group of very smart kids pushes up the average stats. Very few average people here, either very advanced or not at all. The environment has improved since years past, with few fights and less drug use for sure. Good if your student has a good work ethic and/or is ambitious in STEM.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - student
2   2/13/2016
This school is unorganized, chaotic, and has very poor communication from the admin. If your child is at all sensitive or different, he or she will be bullied and faces a miserable 3 years.
- Posted by Parent - suecr
5   7/3/2013
I recommend this school because it has great students like me and it is awesome. And fuller is also a great elementary school. carnage is good because it levels your itelligents and the challenge you as far as you can go so you can get smarter.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bridg

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 82% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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