Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ranger Elementary 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ranger Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ranger Elementary Middle School's student population of 258 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ranger Elementary 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 Ranger Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
91%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranger Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Ranger Elementary Middle School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ranger Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Ranger Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martins Creek Elementary/mid, Murphy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ranger Elementary Middle School?
258 students attend Ranger Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ranger Elementary Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ranger Elementary Middle School?
Ranger Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ranger Elementary Middle School offer ?
Ranger Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ranger Elementary Middle School part of?
Ranger Elementary Middle School is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.
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