Bethel Middle School vs. Canton Middle School
Should you attend Bethel Middle School or Canton Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bethel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Canton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, Bethel Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 493 students in grades 6-8, Canton 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 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
249 students
493 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1082 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
80
175
Grade 7 Students
78
171
Grade 8 Students
91
147
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
