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Elkin Middle

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Elkin Middle ranks 130 th of 778 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

130^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 778 North Carolina Middle Schools

Better than 83% of North Carolina middle schools

Summary

Elkin Middle is a small public middle school in Elkin, North Carolina, serving 193 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Elkin City Schools district. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks #130 out of 778 North Carolina middle schools, placing it in the 83rd percentile statewide. Its district, Elkin City Schools, is also a standout at #45 out of 246 districts.

Academically, Elkin Middle outperforms both the state average and every nearby school in reading and science, with particularly impressive results in 8th-grade science, where 86.7% of students scored proficient compared with the state average of 68.6%. In 6th-grade reading, 71.4% of Elkin students are proficient, while the average for nearby schools is about 47.1%. Math proficiency is also solid, with Elkin leading or matching surrounding schools in most grade levels. Elkin Middle also stands out for attendance: only 10.8% of students are chronically absent, compared with the state average of 24.2% and rates above 27% at nearby Meadowview Magnet Middle and Starmount Middle. By comparison, the next closest school in the rankings is East Wilkes Middle School at #311 statewide — still 181 spots behind Elkin.

What makes Elkin Middle especially noteworthy is its consistency across student groups. Economically disadvantaged students, who make up about half of the enrollment, perform at the 88th percentile statewide — even higher than the school's overall percentile. While English Language Learner students represent the clearest opportunity for growth at the 48th percentile, all other measured subgroups rank in the 73rd percentile or above. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1, along with per-pupil spending below some neighboring schools, suggests strong instruction and student support are driving these results. Families comparing middle school options in the region will find Elkin Middle is the clear academic leader among its nearby peers.

193

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

49.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621

(336) 835-3175

District: Elkin City Schools

Students who attend Elkin Middle usually attend:

High:

Elkin High

Feeder schools for Elkin Middle:

Elementary:

Elkin Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Hispanic:

22.8%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (72% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of North Carolina middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

North Carolina avg58%

130^th of 778

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 246Elkin City Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.1	130 of 778	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	58.0	297 of 773	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.8	211 of 793	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	162 of 784	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	86.5	88 of 786	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	130 of 741	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	83.4	96 of 737	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.7	145 of 691	79.0%	★★★★☆
2017	78.8	124 of 694	82.1%	★★★★☆
2016	73.4	160 of 692	76.9%	★★★★☆
2015	74.7	157 of 705	77.7%	★★★★☆
2014	73.6	147 of 627	76.6%	★★★★☆
2013	80.7	103 of 673	84.7%	★★★★☆
2012	83.4	55 of 662	91.7%	★★★★★
2011	71.5	180 of 648	72.2%	★★★★☆
2010	61.4	283 of 640	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.0	199 of 630	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	82.0	75 of 620	87.9%	★★★★☆
2007	73.7	126 of 606	79.2%	★★★★☆
2006	77.1	90 of 598	84.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	70.7	54 of 478	88.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.7	83 of 504	83.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	190 of 363	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.3	205 of 371	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	78.6	130 of 731	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	48.1	377 of 733	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	75.0	155 of 738	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	86.1	82 of 731	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	84.6	90 of 733	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	77.1	136 of 706	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	87.9	48 of 684	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	73.1	159 of 656	75.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	77.7	10 of 452	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	66.7	120 of 450	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.2	59 of 448	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	16 of 416	96.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	153 of 566	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	30.0	420 of 562	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.3	365 of 564	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.4	170 of 553	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.2	54 of 541	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	58.8	163 of 522	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.3	68 of 493	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	45 of 472	90.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	80.1	89 of 725	87.7%	★★★★☆
2025	50.5	339 of 729	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	262 of 743	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.4	119 of 735	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	89.6	33 of 689	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	84.8	42 of 633	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	84.7	45 of 639	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	81.5	54 of 604	91.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	79.1	121 of 736	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	64.9	229 of 733	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.6	276 of 751	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.3	236 of 747	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	86.8	76 of 748	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.9	116 of 711	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.4	137 of 697	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.8	117 of 665	82.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	125 of 644	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	55.5	275 of 649	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.2	155 of 652	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	211 of 656	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.2	122 of 658	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	141 of 632	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	73.1	152 of 624	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	61.9	218 of 596	63.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2023)98th percentile+18 vs school

Disabled (2021)89th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)84th percentile~ school

Female (2026)82nd percentile~ school

White (2026)81st percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)73rd percentile-10 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)48th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science87%+18 vs state

Mathematics69%+13 vs state

Reading69%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)			EOG Reading (2026)			EOG Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkin Middle	Public	6-8	300 Elk Spur St	Elkin	28621	Surry County	Elkin City Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 835-3175	193	14	13.6	49.7%	132 (68.4%)	4 (2.1%)	44 (22.8%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	80.1	130^th of 778 public middle schools	83.3%		58	297^th of 773 public middle schools	61.6%	167	81.3	62.0	65.3	71.4	68.5	67.3	86.7	$9,240	$218	$9,022
East Wilkes Middle School	Public	6-8	2202 Macedonia Church Road	Ronda	28670	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 651-4300	346	25	13.6	99.1%	285 (82.4%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)	59.2	311^th of 778 public middle schools	60.0%		67.5	226^th of 773 public middle schools	70.8%	85	56.2	63.6	47.7	52.9	66.4	64.2	71.6	$9,876	$1,000	$8,876
Starmount Middle	Public	6-9	2626 Longtown Rd	Boonville	27011	Yadkin County	Yadkin County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 551-1160	502	27	18.7	99.4%	307 (61.2%)	8 (1.6%)	149 (29.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.4%)	32.4	535^th of 778 public middle schools	31.2%		40.3	469^th of 773 public middle schools	39.3%	66	51.7	45.1	45.2	43.7	38.3	52.1	58.2	$9,584	$874	$8,710
Central Middle	Public	6-8	883 Zephyr Rd	Dobson	27017	Surry County	Surry County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 386-4018	502	31	16.2	99.4%	282 (56.2%)	3 (0.6%)	199 (39.6%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	57.7	325^th of 778 public middle schools	58.2%		48.6	396^th of 773 public middle schools	48.8%	71	67.7	62.0	69.5	49.4	53.1	53.9	66.9	$8,754	$900	$7,854
North Wilkes Middle School	Public	6-8	2776 Yellow Banks Road	North Wilkesboro	28659	Wilkes County	Wilkes County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 903-6224	484	28	17.0	99.4%	381 (78.7%)	4 (0.8%)	76 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	53.1	371^st of 778 public middle schools	52.3%		56.3	311^th of 773 public middle schools	59.8%	60	59.4	53.3	66.4	39.8	55.1	56.1	73.6	$8,886	$1,017	$7,868
Forbush Middle	Public	6-8	1431 Falcon Rd	East Bend	27018	Yadkin County	Yadkin County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 551-1135	598	35	16.9	99.2%	379 (63.4%)	11 (1.8%)	194 (32.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	41	470^th of 778 public middle schools	39.6%		54.7	332^nd of 773 public middle schools	57.1%	138	54.1	41.8	61.3	47.3	47.3	43.3	68.0	$8,543	$1,000	$7,543
North Iredell Middle	Public	6-8	2467 Jennings Rd	Olin	28660	Iredell County	Iredell-Statesville Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 876-4802	556	31	17.9	99.5%	409 (73.6%)	24 (4.3%)	98 (17.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	40.3	476^th of 778 public middle schools	38.8%		36.2	501^st of 773 public middle schools	35.2%	25	60.7	57.6	38.4	45.5	62.7	49.3	49.8	$8,318	$681	$7,637
Meadowview Magnet Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1282 McKinney Road	Mount Airy	27030	Surry County	Surry County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 789-0276	318	24	13.0	99.1%	197 (61.9%)	11 (3.5%)	85 (26.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.5%)	47.1	421^st of 778 public middle schools	45.9%		45.6	428^th of 773 public middle schools	44.6%	7	57.0	43.9	52.1	51.0	54.2	57.3	67.7	$10,579	$1,000	$9,579

Frequently Asked Questions about Elkin Middle

What high school do graduates of Elkin Middle attend?

Students who attend Elkin Middle usually go on to attend Elkin High

What district is Elkin Middle in?

Elkin City Schools

Is Elkin Middle a good school?

Elkin Middle ranks 130^th of 778 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elkin Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended Elkin Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Elkin Middle?

Students at Elkin Middle are 68% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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