Very Good
#560 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 21% in state
Perquimans County Middle
Middle School · Perquimans County Schools · Winfall, NC
A middle school in Winfall, NC where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 39, Winfall, NC 27985
- Math 56% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perquimans County Middle score 54% 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 10 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 36 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
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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Where Perquimans County 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,050/100K
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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
$60,114
Median home value
$87,800
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27985; 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.
Perquimans County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perquimans County Middle is listed in Perquimans County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perquimans County Middle
Perquimans County Middle is a public middle school in Winfall, NC, part of Perquimans County Schools, serving approximately 365 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perquimans County Middle
What grades does Perquimans County Middle serve?
Perquimans County Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Perquimans County Middle?
Perquimans County Middle has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perquimans County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Perquimans County Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perquimans County Middle rank in NC?
Perquimans County Middle ranks #560 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Perquimans County Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Perquimans County Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Perquimans County Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perquimans County Middle has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perquimans County Middle a charter school?
No, Perquimans County Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perquimans County Middle a Title I school?
No, Perquimans County Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perquimans County Middle?
99.2% of students at Perquimans County 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Perquimans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (252) 426-7355
- Area population (ZIP 27985)
- 326
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 27985; 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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