George L Carrington Middle School vs. Lucas Middle School
Should you attend George L Carrington Middle School or Lucas 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
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Top Rankings
George L Carrington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Lucas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, George L Carrington 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Lucas 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 29% (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 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
755 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2066 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2138 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
222
125
Grade 7 Students
255
111
Grade 8 Students
278
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
40%
33%
% Black
41%
48%
% White
12%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
