Serving 108 students in grades 6-8, Chadbourn 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
71%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Chadbourn Middle School?
108 students attend Chadbourn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Chadbourn Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chadbourn Middle School?
Chadbourn Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chadbourn Middle School offer ?
Chadbourn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chadbourn Middle School part of?
Chadbourn Middle School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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