Serving 604 students in grades 6-8, E B Aycock 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E B Aycock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
E B Aycock Middle School's student population of 604 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E B Aycock 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 E B Aycock Middle School is 0.51, 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
#2068 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
68%
25%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is E B Aycock Middle School's ranking?
E B Aycock Middle School is ranked #2068 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are E B Aycock Middle School often compared to?
E B Aycock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ayden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend E B Aycock Middle School?
604 students attend E B Aycock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of E B Aycock Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E B Aycock Middle School?
E B Aycock Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does E B Aycock Middle School offer ?
E B Aycock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E B Aycock Middle School part of?
E B Aycock Middle School is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 4/7/2017
The schools needs improvement. Some of the lowest test scores in the county, sorry teachers
5 3/16/2017
Best school ever with the best teachers ever and the home of the Jaguard
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