Very Good
#625 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 24% in state
Ligon Middle
Middle School · Wake County Schools · Raleigh, NC
A Wake County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
706 E Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Math 60% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ligon Middle score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ligon Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), 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
$70,433
Median home value
$572,600
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
27.7%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Square MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Carnage MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Gov. Morehead School F/t BlindEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Oberlin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,121 | 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.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #73 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ligon Middle is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ligon Middle
Ligon Middle is a public middle school in Raleigh, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 904 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ligon Middle
What grades does Ligon Middle serve?
Ligon Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ligon Middle?
Ligon Middle has an enrollment of approximately 904 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ligon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ligon Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ligon Middle rank in NC?
Ligon Middle ranks #625 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Ligon Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ligon Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Ligon Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ligon Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ligon Middle a charter school?
No, Ligon Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ligon Middle a Title I school?
No, Ligon Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ligon Middle?
31.7% of students at Ligon 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
- 904
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (919) 856-7929
- Area population (ZIP 27601)
- 9,702
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 27601; 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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