Very Good
#725 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 27% in state
Ellerbe Middle
Middle School · Richmond County Schools · Ellerbe, NC
A Richmond County Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
128 W Ballard Street, Ellerbe, NC 28338
- Math 44% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellerbe Middle score 42% 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 6 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ellerbe 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,342/100K
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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
$58,666
Median home value
$161,200
Median rent
$600/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Richmond County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
| Hamlet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 409 | Compare → |
| Rockingham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 590 | 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.
Richmond County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellerbe Middle is listed in Richmond County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellerbe Middle
Ellerbe Middle is a public middle school in Ellerbe, NC, part of Richmond County Schools, serving approximately 202 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellerbe Middle
What grades does Ellerbe Middle serve?
Ellerbe Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ellerbe Middle?
Ellerbe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellerbe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellerbe Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellerbe Middle rank in NC?
Ellerbe Middle ranks #725 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Ellerbe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellerbe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ellerbe Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellerbe Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ellerbe Middle a charter school?
No, Ellerbe Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellerbe Middle a Title I school?
No, Ellerbe Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellerbe Middle?
98.5% of students at Ellerbe 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
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (910) 582-7925
- Area population (ZIP 28338)
- 3,320
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 28338; 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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