Excellent
#47 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 2% in state
Brown Summit Middle
Middle School · Guilford County Schools · Browns Summit, NC
A Guilford County Schools middle school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4720 NC Highway 150 East, Browns Summit, NC 27214
- Math 100% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 97% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brown Summit Middle score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 98% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 99% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Brown Summit 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,482
Median home value
$298,200
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Guilford MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Allen Jay Middle - a Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 399 | Compare → |
| Kiser MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 900 | Compare → |
| Lincoln AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 4–8 | Not available | 620 | 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.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #4 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brown Summit Middle is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brown Summit Middle
Brown Summit Middle is a public middle school in Browns Summit, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 238 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brown Summit Middle
What grades does Brown Summit Middle serve?
Brown Summit Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brown Summit Middle?
Brown Summit Middle has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Summit Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Summit Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brown Summit Middle rank in NC?
Brown Summit Middle ranks #47 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Brown Summit Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown Summit Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Brown Summit Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown Summit Middle has 98% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brown Summit Middle a charter school?
No, Brown Summit Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown Summit Middle a Title I school?
No, Brown Summit Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown Summit Middle?
16.4% of students at Brown Summit 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
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (336) 656-0432
- Area population (ZIP 27214)
- 14,929
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 27214; 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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