Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Herbin Metz Education Center 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbin Metz Education Center's student population of 63 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Herbin Metz Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbin Metz Education Center is 0.66, 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
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
51%
25%
White
25%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbin Metz Education Center's ranking?
Herbin Metz Education Center is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Herbin Metz Education Center often compared to?
Herbin Metz Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Herbin Metz Education Center?
63 students attend Herbin Metz Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Herbin Metz Education Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbin Metz Education Center?
Herbin Metz Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Herbin Metz Education Center offer ?
Herbin Metz Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Herbin Metz Education Center part of?
Herbin Metz Education Center is part of Guilford County Schools.
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