Very Good
#584 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Town Creek Middle
Middle School · Brunswick County Schools · Winnabow, NC
A Brunswick County Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6370 Lake Park Drive SE, Winnabow, NC 28479
- Math 56% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Town Creek 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
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Town Creek 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated738/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,708
Median home value
$298,100
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Brunswick County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 457 | Compare → |
| Leland MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 778 | Compare → |
| Shallotte MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 608 | Compare → |
| South Brunswick MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 591 | 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.
Brunswick County Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Town Creek Middle is listed in Brunswick County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Town Creek Middle
Town Creek Middle is a public middle school in Winnabow, NC, part of Brunswick County Schools, serving approximately 523 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Town Creek Middle
What grades does Town Creek Middle serve?
Town Creek Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Town Creek Middle?
Town Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Town Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Town Creek Middle is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Town Creek Middle rank in NC?
Town Creek Middle ranks #584 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Town Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Town Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Town Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Town Creek Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Town Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Town Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Town Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Town Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Town Creek Middle?
99.4% of students at Town Creek 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Brunswick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (910) 756-5320
- Area population (ZIP 28479)
- 6,971
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 28479; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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