Jackson Middle School vs. Jamestown Middle School
Should you attend Jackson Middle School or Jamestown 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
Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jamestown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 6-8, Jackson 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 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 940 students in grades 6-8, Jamestown 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
402 students
940 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2410 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1740 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
123
307
Grade 7 Students
143
307
Grade 8 Students
136
326
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
37%
18%
% Black
51%
42%
% White
3%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
