Best Middle Schools in Concord, NC

The city of Concord, North Carolina is home to 7 middle schools that are part of the Cabarrus County Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant performance differences among these schools, with Harris Road Middle and Northwest Cabarrus Middle consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests, while Concord Middle lags behind.

The top-performing schools, Harris Road Middle and Northwest Cabarrus Middle, have consistently high proficiency rates, with over 80% and 65% proficiency in most subjects, respectively. These schools also have a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to other schools in the area. In contrast, Concord Middle stands out as the lowest-performing school, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals that the magnet schools, such as C.C. Griffin Middle, Harold E. Winkler Middle, and J.N. Fries Magnet School, generally perform better than the non-magnet schools. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, such as Concord Middle and Roberta Road Middle, tend to have lower academic performance.