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#1090 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
Nakina Middle
Middle School · Columbus County Schools · Nakina, NC
A Columbus County Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy, Nakina, NC 28455
- Math 39% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nakina Middle score 52% proficient, which is above 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 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nakina 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,805
Median home value
$78,700
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28455; 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.
Columbus County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nakina Middle is listed in Columbus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nakina Middle
Nakina Middle is a public middle school in Nakina, NC, part of Columbus County Schools, serving approximately 207 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nakina Middle
What grades does Nakina Middle serve?
Nakina Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Nakina Middle?
Nakina Middle has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nakina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nakina Middle is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nakina Middle rank in NC?
Nakina Middle ranks #1,090 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Nakina Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Nakina Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Nakina Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nakina Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nakina Middle a charter school?
No, Nakina Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nakina Middle a Title I school?
No, Nakina Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nakina Middle?
98.6% of students at Nakina 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (910) 642-8301
- Area population (ZIP 28455)
- 2,021
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 28455; 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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