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Nakina Middle

Summary:

Nakina Middle is a public middle school in Nakina, North Carolina, serving 214 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Columbus County Schools district, which is ranked 183 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the challenges faced by the district, Nakina Middle consistently outperforms the district and state averages in various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Nakina Middle's 5th-grade students scored 54.9% proficient or better in EOG/Reading, compared to the district's 39.5% and the state's 50.3%. The school also has a higher percentage of White (55.14%) and Hispanic (25.23%) students compared to the state average, as well as a very high percentage (over 98%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Nakina Middle's performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools like Shallotte Middle and Central Middle. While Nakina Middle outperforms the Columbus County Schools district, it performs similarly to these nearby schools, which are in different districts. This suggests that factors beyond just the district may be influencing the school's performance, and Nakina Middle's ability to support its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population is truly impressive.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
       Nakina, NC  28455

(910) 642-8301

District: Columbus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
293rd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,493 Help


Students who attend Nakina Middle usually attend:

High:    South Columbus High

Feeder schools for Nakina Middle:

Elementary:    Old Dock Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  207

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
Hispanic:
22.7%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nakina Middle ranks better than 63.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (22.7%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nakina Middle is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nakina Middle is $9,493.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nakina Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Nakina Middle 293rd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Nakina Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Columbus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus County Schools 183rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nakina Middle

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Rank History for all students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 51.62 368th 630 41.6%
2010 48.32 401st 640 37.3%
2011 57.33 325th 648 49.8%
2012 58.85 319th 662 51.8%
2013 33.88 458th 673 31.9%
2014 46.76 321st 627 48.8%
2015 53.47 332nd 705 52.9%
2016 60.39 270th 692 61.0%
2017 44.28 412th 694 40.6%
2018 59.28 290th 691 58.0%
2019 69.70 204th 737 72.3%
2021 62.49 243rd 741 67.2%
2022 57.78 314th 786 60.1%
2023 61.10 279th 784 64.4%
2024 58.95 293rd 793 63.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.19 324th 604 46.4%
2019 83.76 51st 639 92.0%
2021 64.80 156th 633 75.4%
2022 57.80 247th 689 64.2%
2023 70.49 155th 735 78.9%
2024 70.43 150th 743 79.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.23 338th 656 48.5%
2019 74.65 154th 684 77.5%
2021 56.15 291st 706 58.8%
2022 53.58 323rd 733 55.9%
2023 60.24 268th 731 63.3%
2024 51.30 346th 738 53.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.19 278th 416 33.2%
2021 17.10 423rd 448 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 232nd 665 65.1%
2019 64.86 236th 697 66.1%
2021 66.30 210th 711 70.5%
2022 58.97 277th 748 63.0%
2023 60.16 272nd 747 63.6%
2024 64.42 238th 751 68.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.53 183rd 494 63.0%
2019 23.07 454th 519 12.5%
2023 47.17 257th 559 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.99 313th 472 33.7%
2019 72.98 83rd 493 83.2%
2021 68.40 100th 522 80.8%
2022 65.25 140th 541 74.1%
2023 71.42 105th 553 81.0%
2024 52.64 248th 564 56.0%
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Rank History for White students at Nakina Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.88 208th 596 65.1%
2019 66.53 197th 624 68.4%
2021 52.70 279th 632 55.9%
2022 47.38 350th 658 46.8%
2023 47.99 329th 656 49.8%
2024 45.68 356th 652 45.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Nakina Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 168 19 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 167 19 0 36 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 158 22 0 40 2 0 2 0 224
2012 151 28 0 46 3 0 1 0 229
2013 141 31 0 47 4 1 1 0 225
2014 149 39 0 38 2 1 1 0 230
2015 145 29 0 35 2 1 2 0 214
2016 118 31 0 44 2 0 3 0 198
2017 113 36 0 43 1 0 2 0 195
2018 106 29 1 43 0 0 1 0 180
2019 139 26 1 32 1 0 1 0 200
2020 122 17 0 35 0 0 4 0 178
2021 139 24 0 59 1 0 5 0 228
2022 131 22 0 51 2 0 6 0 212
2023 118 29 0 54 3 0 10 0 214
2024 129 20 0 47 0 0 11 0 207

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nakina Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 216 12.5 17.3 n/a
2010 223 13.5 16.5 65
2011 224 13.5 16.5 60.7
2012 229 14.8 15.4 71.6
2013 225 15.0 14.9 69.3
2014 230 13.5 17.0 69.1
2015 214 13.0 16.4 98.6
2016 198 12.0 16.5 98.5
2017 195 12.5 15.6 98.5
2018 180 11.2 16.0 98.3
2019 200 10.5 18.9 98.5
2020 178 10.8 16.4 98.3
2021 228 12.9 17.6 98.7
2022 212 12.1 17.4 98.6
2023 214 12.4 17.1 98.6
2024 207 12.2 16.8 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nakina Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 216 12.5 17.3 n/a
2010 223 13.5 16.5 65
2011 224 13.5 16.5 60.7
2012 229 14.8 15.4 71.6
2013 225 15.0 14.9 69.3
2014 230 13.5 17.0 69.1
2015 214 13.0 16.4 98.6
2016 198 12.0 16.5 98.5
2017 195 12.5 15.6 98.5
2018 180 11.2 16.0 98.3
2019 200 10.5 18.9 98.5
2020 178 10.8 16.4 98.3
2021 228 12.9 17.6 98.7
2022 212 12.1 17.4 98.6
2023 214 12.4 17.1 98.6
2024 207 12.2 16.8 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nakina Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,505 (15.9%) $7,989 (84.2%) $9,493

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nakina Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 204th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 279th of 784 Middle schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Nakina Middle)75.744.9
 30.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbus County Schools)56.245.8
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Nakina Middle)74.346.9
 27.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Columbus County Schools)52.344.4
 7.9%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nakina Middle)58.946
 12.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbus County Schools)51.533.4
 18.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Nakina Middle)82.155.6
 26.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Columbus County Schools)60.540.2
 20.3%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nakina Middle)45.544.2
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbus County Schools)40.328.7
 11.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Nakina Middle)60.678.4
 17.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Columbus County Schools)48.942
 6.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Nakina Middle)81.886.5
 4.7%
   8th Grade Science (Columbus County Schools)72.860.7
 12.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students200214
 7%
African American2629
 11.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3254
 68.8%
Pacific Islander00
White139118
 15.1%
Two or More Races110
 900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%98.6%
 0.1%

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Nakina Middle ranks 293rd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended Nakina Middle.

Students who attend Nakina Middle usually go on to attend South Columbus High

Students at Nakina Middle are 62% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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