W C FRIDAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

W C Friday Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Dallas, NC with about 680 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, W C Friday Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W. C. Friday Middle School, located at 1221 Ratchford Drive in Dallas, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving the Gaston County Schools district. The school is named in honor of William Clyde Friday, a prominent educational leader who served as the president of the University of North Carolina system for thirty years. The institution is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth for students in the transitionary middle school years, focusing on preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

As part of the Gaston County school system, W. C. Friday Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and the arts. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and collaboration. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, events, and academic calendars through the official school website at gaston.k12.nc.us/friday.

For more information, contact W C Friday Middle School at (704) 922-5297 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.