J N Fries Magnet School

133 Stonecrest Circle SW
Concord, NC 28027

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/fries

829 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J.N. Fries Magnet School, located in Concord, North Carolina, serves as a specialized institution within the Cabarrus County School District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer unique academic programming and specialized instructional focuses that distinguish it from traditional neighborhood schools. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum tailored to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and academic excellence, catering to a diverse student body that travels from various areas within the district to participate in its specific educational offerings.

Beyond its core academics, J.N. Fries is known for cultivating a collaborative school culture that integrates community values with modern educational practices. By providing specialized pathways—often centered on themes such as STEM, the arts, or leadership—the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to the magnet model, J.N. Fries provides a structured, innovative environment intended to challenge students and prepare them for the demands of high school and future career paths.

829

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J N Fries Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	134
Black	163
Asian	123
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

White
355 (42.8 %)
Black
163 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
134 (16.2 %)
Asian
123 (14.8 %)
Two or More
53 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6510
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/fries
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 261

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 291

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J N Fries Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	261
Grade 7	277
Grade 8	291

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J N Fries Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	43.4%
Male	469	56.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th