South Asheboro Middle

sams.asheboro.k12.nc.us

508 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Asheboro Middle School (SAMS), located at 523 W. Walker Ave in Asheboro, North Carolina, is a key component of the Asheboro City Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By leveraging its resources and dedicated teaching staff, South Asheboro Middle strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Parents and community members can find more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact information on the official website at [sams.asheboro.k12.nc.us](http://sams.asheboro.k12.nc.us).

508

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Asheboro Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	243
Black	71
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
243 (47.8 %)
White
162 (31.9 %)
Black
71 (14.0 %)
Two or More
24 (4.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Asheboro City Schools
Phone:	(336)629-4141
Website:	http://sams.asheboro.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 153

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 168