Summary:
Nakina, North Carolina is home to a single middle school, Nakina Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the data set is limited to this one school, it provides a comprehensive look at the school's performance and demographics within the Columbus County Schools district and the state of North Carolina.
Nakina Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of North Carolina middle schools over the past three school years, with a statewide ranking between 279 and 336 out of 773-793 schools. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state. However, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, as it outperformed its district in most subject areas but lagged behind the state average, particularly in mathematics.
Nakina Middle School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (98.55%) and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8, which is slightly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $9,493 in 2018-2019 is below the state average, which may contribute to the school's performance challenges. To address these issues, targeted interventions and support, as well as ensuring adequate and equitable funding, could be important steps in improving student outcomes at Nakina Middle School.
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