Below Average
#2161 of 2,648 schools in NC
Phillips Middle
Middle School · Edgecombe County Public Schools · Battleboro, NC
An Edgecombe County Public Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Rt. 2 Box 1, Battleboro, NC 27809
- Math 31% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phillips Middle score 33% proficient, which is below 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 18 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Phillips 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
- County Safety: Average648/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$71,512
Median home value
$156,800
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Edgecombe County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Edgecombe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
| W a Pattillo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 304 | Compare → |
| West Edgecombe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 277 | 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.
Edgecombe County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phillips Middle is listed in Edgecombe County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phillips Middle
Phillips Middle is a public middle school in Battleboro, NC, part of Edgecombe County Public Schools, serving approximately 111 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,161 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phillips Middle
What grades does Phillips Middle serve?
Phillips Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Phillips Middle?
Phillips Middle has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips Middle is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phillips Middle rank in NC?
Phillips Middle ranks #2,161 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Phillips Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Phillips Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Phillips Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phillips Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phillips Middle a charter school?
No, Phillips Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phillips Middle a Title I school?
No, Phillips Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phillips Middle?
97.3% of students at Phillips 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
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Edgecombe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (252) 446-2031
- Area population (ZIP 27809)
- 3,917
- Area median age
- 48
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 27809; 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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