Serving 247 students in grades 6-8, Mary Potter Middle School 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 was 22% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
58%
25%
White
25%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Mary Potter Middle School?
247 students attend Mary Potter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mary Potter Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Potter Middle School?
Mary Potter Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Potter Middle School offer ?
Mary Potter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mary Potter Middle School part of?
Mary Potter Middle School is part of Granville County Schools.
