George M. Horton Middle School vs. Virginia Cross Elementary School
Should you attend George M. Horton Middle School or Virginia Cross Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Virginia Cross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades 5-8, George M. Horton 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia Cross Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 51% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-5
Total Students
414 students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1773 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
77
Grade 2 Students
-
70
Grade 3 Students
-
92
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
95
88
Grade 6 Students
103
-
Grade 7 Students
107
-
Grade 8 Students
109
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
70%
% Black
19%
20%
% White
52%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%