B−
W C Friday Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1221 Ratchford Drive, Dallas, NC 28034 · (704) 922-5297 · Part of Gaston County Schools
Students
618
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about W C Friday Middle School
- Reading / language arts 5 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency38%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 47.2%
Location
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1221 Ratchford Drive, Dallas
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6222
Grade 7206
Grade 8190
Enrollment over time
596’20
586’21
605’22
612’23
618’24
Up 3.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 47%Black 24%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 8%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%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.