Carroll Middle School

4520 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Carroll 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Carroll Middle School's student population of 871 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
871 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1789 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carroll 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.
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carroll 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.
64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carroll 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
26%
20%
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Black
37%
25%
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White
32%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Carroll 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
54%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carroll 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 Carroll Middle School's ranking?
Carroll Middle School is ranked #1789 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Carroll Middle School?
871 students attend Carroll Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Carroll Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carroll Middle School?
Carroll Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carroll Middle School offer ?
Carroll Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carroll Middle School part of?
Carroll Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Carroll Middle School located?
Carroll Middle School is located in the North Hills neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in North Hills.

School Reviews

3   10/6/2021
Lmao this place is absolutely horrible, i actually wanted to kill myself here. Thus why I moved. Everyone was horrible and fake. Not to mention the fights and crime like a student bringing a gun or a trashcan fire.
- Posted by Teacher - Ms. Unknown

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 871 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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