J W Parker Middle School

1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, J W Parker 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 5% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

J W Parker Middle School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
255 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

J W Parker 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 J W Parker Middle School is 0.17, 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)
#2609 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J W Parker 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.
14%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J W Parker 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.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J W Parker 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
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
91%
25%
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White
1%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J W Parker Middle School's ranking?
J W Parker Middle School is ranked #2609 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend J W Parker Middle School?
255 students attend J W Parker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of J W Parker Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Parker Middle School?
J W Parker Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J W Parker Middle School offer ?
J W Parker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is J W Parker Middle School part of?
J W Parker Middle School is part of Nash County School District.
In what neighborhood is J W Parker Middle School located?
J W Parker Middle School is located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Rocky Mount, NC.

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5   8/2/2016
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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