Is Conway Middle a good school?

Conway Middle ranks in the bottom 25.0% of North Carolina middle schools.

How many students attend Conway Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Conway Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Conway Middle?

Students at Conway Middle are 77% African American, 10% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Conway Middle attend?

Students who attend Conway Middle usually go on to attend Northampton County High School

Conway Middle

Summary:

Conway Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in Conway, North Carolina, with a student population of 283 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly African American (77.03%), with smaller percentages of White (9.54%), Hispanic (7.42%), and other racial groups.

Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 98% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Conway Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of North Carolina middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state standardized tests are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 24.2% of 8th-graders proficient in math, compared to the state average of 46.9% and the district average of 25.3%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.8 is also higher than the state average, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

While Conway Middle's overall performance is poor, the school's African American students perform better relative to their peers in the state, ranking 314th out of 560 North Carolina middle schools for African American students in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be doing a better job of supporting its African American student population compared to other racial/ethnic groups. In comparison, the nearby Hertford County Middle School, located about 7.5 miles away, also performs poorly compared to the state average, but its academic metrics are generally better than those of Conway Middle. This highlights the need to understand the unique challenges and context of each school, rather than assuming that proximity alone is a reliable indicator of performance.

Detail:

Public 4-8

400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820

(252) 585-0312

District: Northampton County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
595^th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,857

Students who attend Conway Middle usually attend:

High:

Northampton County High School

Feeder schools for Conway Middle:

Elementary:

Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.3%

White:

9.7%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Conway Middle ranks worse than 79.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Conway Middle ranks worse than 75% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.3%), White (9.7%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conway Middle is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Conway Middle employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conway Middle is $13,857.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Conway Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway Middle 1197^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Conway Middle in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Conway Middle 595^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Conway Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

Northampton County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton County Schools 205^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.66	1312^th	1502	12.6%
2024	24.69	1197^th	1505	20.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.15	1140^th	1437	20.7%
2024	31.14	1095^th	1450	24.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.59	1257^th	1459	13.8%
2024	28.55	1107^th	1455	23.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.68	1329^th	1461	9.0%
2024	22.51	1210^th	1464	17.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.99	692^nd	933	25.8%
2024	45.72	488^th	924	47.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	27.76	483^rd	598	19.2%
2007	46.72	383^rd	606	36.8%
2008	42.31	397^th	620	36.0%
2009	40.72	435^th	630	31.0%
2010	37.92	459^th	640	28.3%
2011	36.58	468^th	648	27.8%
2012	37.04	478^th	662	27.8%
2013	21.65	540^th	673	19.8%
2014	5.16	612^th	627	2.4%
2015	8.84	649^th	705	7.9%
2016	6.44	651^st	692	5.9%
2017	11.88	629^th	694	9.4%
2018	13.29	608^th	691	12.0%
2019	6.21	701^st	737	4.9%
2021	11.41	670^th	741	9.6%
2022	27.67	582^nd	786	26.0%
2023	27.07	583^rd	784	25.6%
2024	26.95	595^th	793	25.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	17.45	543^rd	604	10.1%
2019	5.18	619^th	639	3.1%
2021	14.62	588^th	633	7.1%
2022	35.81	451^st	689	34.5%
2023	36.77	482^nd	735	34.4%
2024	38.67	463^rd	743	37.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	23.87	530^th	656	19.2%
2019	6.82	658^th	684	3.8%
2021	13.61	639^th	706	9.5%
2022	29.67	528^th	733	28.0%
2023	24.41	583^rd	731	20.2%
2024	20.87	614^th	738	16.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	8.13	628^th	665	5.6%
2019	5.10	675^th	697	3.2%
2021	11.25	655^th	711	7.9%
2022	25.36	571^st	748	23.7%
2023	31.62	522^nd	747	30.1%
2024	32.06	537^th	751	28.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	30.36	373^rd	494	24.5%
2019	16.95	484^th	519	6.7%
2021	22.54	458^th	533	14.1%
2022	46.21	253^rd	550	54.0%
2023	46.43	267^th	559	52.2%
2024	42.00	314^th	560	43.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Conway Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.89	445^th	596	25.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Conway Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	119	269	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1989	89	272	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1990	95	263	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
1991	100	272	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	373
1992	98	269	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	-1	367
1993	103	279	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
1994	95	280	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1995	180	399	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	581
1996	180	399	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	581
1997	172	383	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	560
1998	177	356	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	537
1999	157	347	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
2000	143	349	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	495
2001	126	360	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2002	131	368	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2003	131	368	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	504
2004	126	387	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	520
2005	108	347	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	465
2006	110	362	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	480
2007	103	285	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	3	399
2008	84	272	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	2	364
2009	81	262	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2010	110	332	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2011	109	317	0	11	0	1	5	0	443
2012	97	308	0	15	0	0	6	0	426
2013	98	285	0	14	0	0	8	0	405
2014	84	281	1	18	2	0	7	0	393
2015	83	267	1	23	1	0	9	0	384
2016	86	247	2	28	0	0	10	0	373
2017	53	250	4	21	0	0	5	0	333
2018	34	229	4	20	0	0	7	0	294
2019	29	208	4	18	0	0	13	0	272
2020	22	197	0	12	0	0	23	0	254
2021	17	135	2	10	1	0	11	0	176
2022	15	139	0	7	2	0	11	0	174
2023	27	218	0	21	2	0	15	0	283
2024	27	214	0	20	1	1	14	0	277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Conway Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	388	24.0	16.1	47.7
1989	361	21.0	17.1	87.3
1990	358	21.0	17.0	71.5
1991	373	21.0	17.7	68.6
1992	367	21.0	17.4	38.1
1993	383	23.0	16.7	50.4
1994	375	25.0	15.0	54.7
1995	581	34.0	17.1	65.4
1996	581	34.0	17.1	65.4
1997	560	31.0	18.1	58.8
1998	537	34.0	15.8	57.4
1999	505	34.0	14.9	77
2000	495	34.0	14.6	73.5
2001	489	34.0	14.4	71.6
2002	504	33.0	15.3	78.2
2003	504	33.0	15.3	78.2
2004	520	33.0	15.8	77.3
2005	465	33.0	14.1	84.9
2006	480	33.0	14.5	77.5
2007	399	32.0	12.5	73.7
2008	364	33.9	10.7	76.8
2009	350	29.0	12.1	75.4
2010	449	34.4	13.0	80.2
2011	443	28.5	15.5	85.1
2012	426	26.5	16.0	82.4
2013	405	26.0	15.5	84.4
2014	393	26.0	15.1	80.2
2015	384	23.0	16.6	99.2
2016	373	19.0	19.6	99.2
2017	333	20.1	16.5	97.6
2018	294	21.6	13.5	99
2019	272	19.4	13.9	98.9
2020	254	16.0	15.8	98.8
2021	176	11.6	15.1	98.3
2022	174	11.0	15.8	98.3
2023	283	19.0	14.8	98.9
2024	277	17.6	15.6	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Conway Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	388	24.0	16.1	47.7
1989	361	21.0	17.1	87.3
1990	358	21.0	17.0	71.5
1991	373	21.0	17.7	68.6
1992	367	21.0	17.4	38.1
1993	383	23.0	16.7	50.4
1994	375	25.0	15.0	54.7
1995	581	34.0	17.1	65.4
1996	581	34.0	17.1	65.4
1997	560	31.0	18.1	58.8
1998	537	34.0	15.8	57.4
1999	505	34.0	14.9	77
2000	495	34.0	14.6	73.5
2001	489	34.0	14.4	71.6
2002	504	33.0	15.3	78.2
2003	504	33.0	15.3	78.2
2004	520	33.0	15.8	77.3
2005	465	33.0	14.1	84.9
2006	480	33.0	14.5	77.5
2007	399	32.0	12.5	73.7
2008	364	33.9	10.7	76.8
2009	350	29.0	12.1	75.4
2010	449	34.4	13.0	80.2
2011	443	28.5	15.5	85.1
2012	426	26.5	16.0	82.4
2013	405	26.0	15.5	84.4
2014	393	26.0	15.1	80.2
2015	384	23.0	16.6	99.2
2016	373	19.0	19.6	99.2
2017	333	20.1	16.5	97.6
2018	294	21.6	13.5	99
2019	272	19.4	13.9	98.9
2020	254	16.0	15.8	98.8
2021	176	11.6	15.1	98.3
2022	174	11.0	15.8	98.3
2023	283	19.0	14.8	98.9
2024	277	17.6	15.6	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Conway Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,798 (13.0%)	$12,059 (87.0%)	$13,857

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conway Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 701^st of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 583^rd of 784 Middle schools	20.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Conway Middle)	18.2	45.2	27%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Schools)	18.8	58	39.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Conway Middle)	30.9	34.1	3.2%
5th Grade Reading (Northampton County Schools)	28.1	34.7	6.6%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Conway Middle)	49.1	52.3	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Northampton County Schools)	39.4	55.6	16.2%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Conway Middle)	20.8	29	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Schools)	21.9	25.5	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Conway Middle)	19.4	30.4	11%
6th Grade Reading (Northampton County Schools)	26.6	33	6.4%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Conway Middle)	28.1	28.6	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Schools)	30	26.9	3.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Conway Middle)	31.3	38.4	7.1%
7th Grade Reading (Northampton County Schools)	33.6	38.3	4.7%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Conway Middle)	16.7	27.7	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northampton County Schools)	15.3	30.1	14.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Conway Middle)	26.2	43.1	16.9%
8th Grade Reading (Northampton County Schools)	27.1	40.2	13.1%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Conway Middle)	57.1	76.9	19.8%
8th Grade Science (Northampton County Schools)	59	79.5	20.5%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	283	4%
African American	208	218	4.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	18	21	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	29	27	6.9%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	98.9%	0%

Schools Near Conway Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)					EOG Reading (2024)					EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Conway Middle	Public	4-8	400 East Main Street	Conway	27820	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 585-0312	277	18	15.6	98.9%	27 (9.7%)	214 (77.3%)	20 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.1%)	26.9	595^th of 793 public middle schools	25.0%		27.1	583^rd of 784 public middle schools	25.6%	12	42.5	49.2	58.7	29.4	24.2	30.0	23.7	37.0	33.3	39.4	40.7	58.2	$13,857	$1,798	$12,059
Hertford County Middle	Public	6-8	1850 Hwy 11N	Murfreesboro	27855	Hertford County	Hertford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 398-4091	500	33	15.1	98.8%	44 (8.8%)	387 (77.4%)	40 (8.0%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.6%)	15	710^th of 793 public middle schools	10.5%		15.8	680^th of 784 public middle schools	13.3%	30			20.5	16.1	16.9			28.6	20.8	35.1		66.9	$9,771	$1,659	$8,112

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