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#1715 of 2,648 schools in NC
John Chavis Middle School
Middle School · Gaston County Schools · Cherryville, NC
A Gaston County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
103 South Chavis Drive, Cherryville, NC 28021
- Math 47% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Chavis Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Chavis Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,185/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cherryville), 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
$57,652
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Gaston County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 765 | Compare → |
| Cramerton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 919 | Compare → |
| Gaston Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | Not available | 323 | Compare → |
| Mount Holly MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 552 | 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.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #29 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Chavis Middle School is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Chavis Middle School
John Chavis Middle School is a public middle school in Cherryville, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 395 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,715 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Chavis Middle School
What grades does John Chavis Middle School serve?
John Chavis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Chavis Middle School?
John Chavis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Chavis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Chavis Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Chavis Middle School rank in NC?
John Chavis Middle School ranks #1,715 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is John Chavis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Chavis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 John Chavis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Chavis Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Chavis Middle School a charter school?
No, John Chavis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Chavis Middle School a Title I school?
No, John Chavis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Chavis Middle School?
99.2% of students at John Chavis Middle School 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
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9606
- Area population (ZIP 28021)
- 13,668
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 28021; 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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