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#2060 of 2,648 schools in NC

J E Holmes Middle

Middle School · Rockingham County Schools · Eden, NC

A Rockingham County Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

211 N Pierce St, Eden, NC 27288

  • Math 29% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,373
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at J E Holmes Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where J E Holmes 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,966/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eden), 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

$53,081

Median home value

$129,200

Median rent

$828/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

59.6%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27288; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Rockingham County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Reidsville MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.36–8Not available593Compare →
Rockingham County MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.76–8Not available763Compare →
The Score CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–12Not available29Compare →
Western Rockingham MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.96–8Not available537Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rockingham County Schools

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#15 of 21
District spending per student
$12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

J E Holmes Middle is listed in Rockingham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J E Holmes Middle

J E Holmes Middle is a public middle school in Eden, NC, part of Rockingham County Schools, serving approximately 593 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,060 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J E Holmes Middle

What grades does J E Holmes Middle serve?

J E Holmes Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend J E Holmes Middle?

J E Holmes Middle has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Holmes Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at J E Holmes Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J E Holmes Middle rank in NC?

J E Holmes Middle ranks #2,060 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is J E Holmes Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

J E Holmes Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 J E Holmes Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J E Holmes Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is J E Holmes Middle a charter school?

No, J E Holmes Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J E Holmes Middle a Title I school?

No, J E Holmes Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J E Holmes Middle?

99.5% of students at J E Holmes 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
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Rockingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
Area population (ZIP 27288)
22,768
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
41.7
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 27288; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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