Southern Middle

Moore County Schools
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
576 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Southern Middle School, located in Aberdeen, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Moore County. As part of the Moore County Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for student growth in character and personal responsibility.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the Aberdeen community, Southern Middle School aims to support the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each learner has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
576
Total Students
38.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
106.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (48.4 %)
  • Black
    133 (23.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    93 (16.1 %)
  • Two or More
    59 (10.2 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Moore County Schools
Phone: (910)693-1550
Website: http://www.ncmcs.org/sms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 608
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 197
Grade 7 182
Grade 8 197
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Pine Middle
Moore County Schools
688 Students
144 Archie Road
West End, NC 27376 (7.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th