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West Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
129 NC Hwy 109S, Mount Gilead, NC 27306 · (910) 572-9378 · Part of Montgomery County Schools
Students
343
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about West Middle
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 8% since 2020
- Next stop for Candor kids: 2 high schools
On the path
Where Candor kids come from and go next.
PK–5Candor Elementary368 students
6–8West MiddleYou are here
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency20%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts31%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
129 NC Hwy 109S, Mount Gilead
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6122
Grade 7110
Grade 8111
Enrollment over time
373’20
354’21
309’22
341’23
343’24
Down 8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 46%Black 27%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 8%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.