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#2573 of 2,648 schools in NC

Red Springs Middle

Middle School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Red Springs, NC

A Public Schools of Robeson County middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

302 W Second Avenue, Red Springs, NC 28377

  • Math 21% vs NC 55% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.9% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-38.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.9 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-25.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$12,767
Chronic Absenteeism54.7%

Students at Red Springs Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 NC)
School
State
55%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Red Springs 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,252/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$34,892

Median home value

$88,900

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

34%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highlander AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–120.5 mi86Compare →
Littlefield MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.64–8Not available643Compare →
Lumberton JuniorEnrollment path unverified3.06–8Not available640Compare →
Pembroke MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.66–8Not available641Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Public Schools of Robeson County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#32 of 36
District spending per student
$12,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Springs Middle is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Springs Middle

Red Springs Middle is a public middle school in Red Springs, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 580 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,573 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Springs Middle

What grades does Red Springs Middle serve?

Red Springs Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Red Springs Middle?

Red Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Springs Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Springs Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Springs Middle rank in NC?

Red Springs Middle ranks #2,573 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Red Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Springs 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 Springs Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Springs Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Red Springs Middle a charter school?

No, Red Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Springs Middle a Title I school?

No, Red Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Springs Middle?

99.5% of students at Red Springs 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
580
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Robeson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.7%
Area population (ZIP 28377)
11,188
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
34
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 28377; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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