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#1196 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 45% in state
Southern Middle
Middle School · Moore County Schools · Aberdeen, NC
A Moore County Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
717 Johnson Street, Aberdeen, NC 28315
- Math 48% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southern 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,543/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aberdeen), 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
$73,079
Median home value
$279,700
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28315; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The O'neal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Connect AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 302 | Compare → |
| Crain's Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
| Elise MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 184 | Compare → |
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.
Moore County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #15 of 22
- District spending per student
- $11,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Middle is listed in Moore County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Middle
Southern Middle is a public middle school in Aberdeen, NC, part of Moore County Schools, serving approximately 607 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,196 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Middle
What grades does Southern Middle serve?
Southern Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Middle?
Southern Middle has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Middle rank in NC?
Southern Middle ranks #1,196 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southern Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Southern Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Middle a charter school?
No, Southern Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Middle a Title I school?
No, Southern Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Middle?
99.5% of students at Southern 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
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (910) 693-1550
- Area population (ZIP 28315)
- 14,143
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 28315; 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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