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#1216 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 46% in state
Ayden Middle
Middle School · Pitt County Schools · Ayden, NC
A Pitt County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
192 Third St, Ayden, NC 28513
- Math 50% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ayden Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ayden Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,736/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ayden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,534
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A G Cox MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Christ Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| E B Aycock MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 604 | Compare → |
| Farmville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pitt County Schools
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #20 of 38
- District spending per student
- $12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ayden Middle is listed in Pitt County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ayden Middle
Ayden Middle is a public middle school in Ayden, NC, part of Pitt County Schools, serving approximately 397 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,216 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ayden Middle
What grades does Ayden Middle serve?
Ayden Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ayden Middle?
Ayden Middle has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayden Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ayden Middle rank in NC?
Ayden Middle ranks #1,216 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Ayden Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ayden Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ayden Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ayden Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ayden Middle a charter school?
No, Ayden Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ayden Middle a Title I school?
No, Ayden Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ayden Middle?
98.7% of students at Ayden Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Pitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (252) 746-3672
- Area population (ZIP 28513)
- 9,754
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28513; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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