Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve

1463 Pleasant Union Road
Trinity, NC 27370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades 6-12, Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve 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 37% (which is lower 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 13% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve's student population of 475 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1965 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
87%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve's ranking?
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is ranked #1965 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve often compared to?
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelveis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve?
The graduation rate of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve?
475 students attend Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve?
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve offer ?
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve part of?
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve is part of Randolph County School System School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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