Serving 223 students in grades 6-8, Reid Ross Classical Middle School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reid Ross Classical Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Reid Ross Classical Middle School's student population of 223 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Reid Ross Classical Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reid Ross Classical Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1175 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
71%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reid Ross Classical Middle School's ranking?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School is ranked #1175 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Reid Ross Classical Middle School often compared to?
Reid Ross Classical Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Forest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reid Ross Classical Middle School?
223 students attend Reid Ross Classical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Reid Ross Classical Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reid Ross Classical Middle School?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reid Ross Classical Middle School offer ?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reid Ross Classical Middle School part of?
Reid Ross Classical Middle School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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