Very Good
#988 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 37% in state
Roland-grise Middle
Middle School · New Hanover County Schools · Wilmington, NC
A New Hanover County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4412 Lake Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
- Math 69% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roland-grise Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
33.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Roland-grise 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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
$50,988
Median home value
$337,600
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Autism AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Hill School of WilmingtonPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | 1–8 | 1.9 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Cape Fear AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Providence Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | K–10 | 3.0 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New Hanover County Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #25 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roland-grise Middle is listed in New Hanover County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roland-grise Middle
Roland-grise Middle is a public middle school in Wilmington, NC, part of New Hanover County Schools, serving approximately 848 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roland-grise Middle
What grades does Roland-grise Middle serve?
Roland-grise Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Roland-grise Middle?
Roland-grise Middle has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roland-grise Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Roland-grise Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roland-grise Middle rank in NC?
Roland-grise Middle ranks #988 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Roland-grise Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Roland-grise Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Roland-grise Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roland-grise Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roland-grise Middle a charter school?
No, Roland-grise Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roland-grise Middle a Title I school?
No, Roland-grise Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roland-grise Middle?
33.3% of students at Roland-grise 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
- 848
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (910) 350-2136
- Area population (ZIP 28403)
- 40,292
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 28403; 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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