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#1133 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 43% in state

Shallotte Middle

Middle School · Brunswick County Schools · Shallotte, NC

A Brunswick County Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

225 Village Road, Shallotte, NC 28459

  • Math 61% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$13,088
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Shallotte Middle score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 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 Shallotte 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,542/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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 in Brunswick County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.76–8Not available457Compare →
Leland MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.26–8Not available778Compare →
South Brunswick MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.66–8Not available591Compare →
Town Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.75–8Not available523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Brunswick County Schools

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#9 of 20
District spending per student
$13,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shallotte Middle is listed in Brunswick County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shallotte Middle

Shallotte Middle is a public middle school in Shallotte, NC, part of Brunswick County Schools, serving approximately 608 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shallotte Middle

What grades does Shallotte Middle serve?

Shallotte Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Shallotte Middle?

Shallotte Middle has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shallotte Middle?

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

How does Shallotte Middle rank in NC?

Shallotte Middle ranks #1,133 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Shallotte Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Shallotte Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Shallotte Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shallotte Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shallotte Middle a charter school?

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

Is Shallotte Middle a Title I school?

No, Shallotte Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

99.5% of students at Shallotte 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
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Brunswick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
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.
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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