Washington County Middle School

37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, Washington County 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 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Washington County Middle School's student population of 219 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
219 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington County Middle School 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 Washington County Middle School is 0.27, 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)
#2378 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington County Middle School 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.
29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington County Middle School 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.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington County Middle School 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
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington County Middle School 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%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington County Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington County Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
85%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington County Middle School 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
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington County Middle School 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 Washington County Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington County Middle School 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 (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington County Middle School's ranking?
Washington County Middle School is ranked #2378 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Washington County Middle School?
219 students attend Washington County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Washington County Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County Middle School?
Washington County Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington County Middle School offer ?
Washington County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington County Middle School part of?
Washington County Middle School is part of Washington County Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   6/1/2012
Academics are good they make sure that a child has good grades first always and foremost. Sports are offered like basketball, football, softball, volleyball, and baseball. The girls basketball team in 2012 went 14-0. The boys football team went 8-1. The bathrooms are not good. The whole school is just nonchalant basically.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bestc
2   1/10/2011
My review for wcu is that it is student straining.Their academic programs are tough on those who need it the most.Their extracurricular programs are not really reaching out.Their awards are only for people who are improving.Their bathrooms have to be the worst.Hardly any parents are involved in most programs.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - diane

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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