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Red Oak Middle
Middle School · Nash County Public Schools · Battleboro, NC
A Nash County Public Schools middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3170 Red Oak-Battleboro Road, Battleboro, NC 27809
- Math 34% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Oak Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
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 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Red Oak 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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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
4 in Nash County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G R Edwards MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 432 | Compare → |
| J W Parker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 244 | Compare → |
| Nash Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 525 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mount MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 448 | 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.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Oak Middle is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle is a public middle school in Battleboro, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 808 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,571 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Oak Middle
What grades does Red Oak Middle serve?
Red Oak Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Red Oak Middle?
Red Oak Middle has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Middle is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Oak Middle rank in NC?
Red Oak Middle ranks #2,571 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Red Oak Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Oak Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Red Oak Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Oak Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Red Oak Middle a charter school?
No, Red Oak Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Oak Middle a Title I school?
No, Red Oak Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Oak Middle?
65.1% of students at Red Oak 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
- 808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (252) 462-2000
- 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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