Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, Ledford Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ledford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ledford Middle School's student population of 597 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ledford 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 Ledford Middle School is 0.60, 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
#958 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
59%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 Ledford Middle School's ranking?
Ledford Middle School is ranked #958 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ledford Middle School often compared to?
Ledford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E Lawson Brown Middle School, Thomasville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ledford Middle School?
597 students attend Ledford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ledford Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ledford Middle School?
Ledford Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ledford Middle School offer ?
Ledford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ledford Middle School part of?
Ledford Middle School is part of Davidson County Schools School District.
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