Phillips Middle

Phillips Middle in Battleboro, North Carolina is a regular public middle school serving students from sixth to eighth grade. With an enrollment of just 111 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, the school offers a relatively small class size which can facilitate more individualized attention for each student. Phillips Middle has seven full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment in this rural setting near town.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.9 out of 10, placing it at the 22nd percentile among North Carolina schools. Academically, students tend to be below state averages with only 29% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 22% proficient or above in Math. While these scores indicate room for academic growth, Phillips Middle remains a close-knit community where teachers can focus on student development and personalized learning strategies.

Phillips Middle is situated in a rural area near Battleboro, fostering a tight-knit school environment within the local community.

With an enrollment of 111 students, Phillips Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Phillips Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Phillips Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.