Serving 288 students in grades 6-8, Warsaw 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 was 12% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)23%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
51%
25%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Warsaw Middle School?
288 students attend Warsaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Warsaw Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Warsaw Middle School?
Warsaw Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Warsaw Middle School offer ?
Warsaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Warsaw Middle School part of?
Warsaw Middle School is part of Duplin County Schools School District.
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