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#1428 of 2,648 schools in NC

South Asheboro Middle

Middle School · Asheboro City Schools · Asheboro, NC

An Asheboro City Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

523 W Walker Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203

  • Math 52% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,003
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

Students at South Asheboro Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Asheboro 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,506

Median home value

$141,100

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

43.5%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27203; 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
Asheboro Hybrid AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–111.1 mi154Compare →
Fayetteville Street Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–121.9 mi199Compare →
North Asheboro MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.56–83.8 mi503Compare →
Uwharrie Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–124.1 mi2,152Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Asheboro City Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$13,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Asheboro Middle is listed in Asheboro City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Asheboro Middle

South Asheboro Middle is a public middle school in Asheboro, NC, part of Asheboro City Schools, serving approximately 505 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Asheboro Middle

What grades does South Asheboro Middle serve?

South Asheboro Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend South Asheboro Middle?

South Asheboro Middle has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Asheboro Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at South Asheboro Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Asheboro Middle rank in NC?

South Asheboro Middle ranks #1,428 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is South Asheboro Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

South Asheboro Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 South Asheboro Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Asheboro Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Asheboro Middle a charter school?

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

Is South Asheboro Middle a Title I school?

No, South Asheboro Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

99.2% of students at South Asheboro 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
505
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%
Area population (ZIP 27203)
22,641
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
34.6
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 27203; 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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