Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School vs. Douglas Byrd Middle School
Should you attend Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School or Douglas Byrd Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Douglas Byrd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 602 students in grades 6-8, Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 902 students in grades 6-8, Douglas Byrd Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
602 students
902 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2224 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2336 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
209
272
Grade 7 Students
190
312
Grade 8 Students
203
318
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
19%
% Black
70%
53%
% White
7%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
