Crain's Creek Middle

Moore County Schools
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
592 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Crain’s Creek Middle School, located in Carthage, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Moore County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. By prioritizing core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Crain’s Creek aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of their secondary education and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, utilizing its location in Carthage to build a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the local area. With a focus on character development and academic excellence, the faculty and staff work to provide a personalized learning experience that addresses the diverse needs of their student body. Whether through athletics, arts, or academic clubs, Crain’s Creek Middle strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.
592
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    306 (51.7 %)
  • Black
    153 (25.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    95 (16.0 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (5.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
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)245-3796
Website: http://www.ncmcs.org/ccms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 473
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 6 200
Grade 7 192
Grade 8 200
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
New Century Middle
Moore County Schools
625 Students
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326 (5.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th