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Porter Ridge Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
2827 Ridge Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079 · (704) 225-7555 · Part of Union County Public Schools
Students
1,447
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Porter Ridge Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 13.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency59%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts60%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
2827 Ridge Road, Indian Trail
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6498
Grade 7464
Grade 8485
Enrollment over time
1,273’20
1,285’21
1,291’22
1,385’23
1,447’24
Up 13.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 48%Hispanic 24%Black 13%Asian 8%Two or more races 7%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.