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#2007 of 2,648 schools in NC
Conway Middle
Middle School · Northampton County Schools · Conway, NC
A Northampton County Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 East Main Street, Conway, NC 27820
- Math 36% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Conway Middle score 38% 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 21 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 40 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Conway 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,487/100K
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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
$53,625
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northampton County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Conway Middle is listed in Northampton County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conway Middle
Conway Middle is a public middle school in Conway, NC, part of Northampton County Schools, serving approximately 277 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,007 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conway Middle
What grades does Conway Middle serve?
Conway Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Conway Middle?
Conway Middle has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conway Middle rank in NC?
Conway Middle ranks #2,007 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Conway Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Conway Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Conway Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conway Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Conway Middle a charter school?
No, Conway Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Conway Middle a Title I school?
No, Conway Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conway Middle?
98.9% of students at Conway 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (252) 585-0312
- Area population (ZIP 27820)
- 2,161
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 27820; 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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