J W PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
J W Parker Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Nash County Public Schools school district, located in Rocky Mount, NC with about 277 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 18 teachers, J W Parker Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
J.W. Parker Middle School is a public middle school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving students within the Nash County Public Schools district. Situated on East Virginia Street, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. As part of the local district, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.
Beyond core academic instruction, J.W. Parker Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development. The school utilizes its digital presence through the Nash County Public Schools portal to keep families informed about academic resources, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the community, the school strives to cultivate a positive school climate where students are encouraged to engage, succeed, and develop the skills necessary for their future educational endeavors.
For more information, contact J W Parker Middle at (252) 937-9060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rocky Mount, NC 27801-3564
(252) 937-9060
J W PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rocky Mount, NC with about 277 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nash County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 277
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 277 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J W PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- White
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.