Kernersville Middle School

110 Brown Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 706 students in grades 6-8, Kernersville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kernersville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kernersville Middle School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
706 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kernersville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kernersville Middle School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1204 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kernersville Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kernersville Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kernersville Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kernersville Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Kernersville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kernersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kernersville Middle School's ranking?
Kernersville Middle School is ranked #1204 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kernersville Middle School often compared to?
Kernersville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Forsyth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kernersville Middle School?
706 students attend Kernersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kernersville Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kernersville Middle School?
Kernersville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kernersville Middle School offer ?
Kernersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kernersville Middle School part of?
Kernersville Middle School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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