Below Average
#2269 of 2,648 schools in NC
Southern Nash Middle
Middle School · Nash County Public Schools · Spring Hope, NC
A Nash County Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5301 South NC Highway 581, Spring Hope, NC 27882
- Math 48% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Nash Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Nash 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,972
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27882; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Nash County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G R Edwards MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 432 | Compare → |
| J W Parker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 244 | Compare → |
| Nash Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 525 | Compare → |
| Red Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 808 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #20 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Nash Middle is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Nash Middle
Southern Nash Middle is a public middle school in Spring Hope, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 782 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,269 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Nash Middle
What grades does Southern Nash Middle serve?
Southern Nash Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southern Nash Middle?
Southern Nash Middle has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Nash Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Nash Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Nash Middle rank in NC?
Southern Nash Middle ranks #2,269 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southern Nash Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Nash Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Nash Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Nash Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Nash Middle a charter school?
No, Southern Nash Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Nash Middle a Title I school?
No, Southern Nash Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Nash Middle?
69.4% of students at Southern Nash 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
- 782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (252) 937-9020
- Area population (ZIP 27882)
- 8,629
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 27882; 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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