Central Middle School

Gates County Schools
362 US Hwy 158 W
Gatesville, NC 27938
345 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Central Middle School, located in Gatesville, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Gates County school district. Situated on US Highway 158 West, the school provides a foundational middle-level academic environment, focusing on the intellectual and social development of students as they transition from elementary to high school. By operating within the Gates County system, the school is integrated into a broader community framework that emphasizes local student support and standardized North Carolina curriculum requirements.

The school’s web presence, hosted through the North Carolina State University-affiliated CUACS portal, underscores its role as part of a collaborative educational network aimed at enhancing resources for K-12 institutions. As a community hub in Gatesville, Central Middle School prioritizes creating a structured learning atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of the local student population. Through its location and commitment to the district's academic goals, the school plays a vital role in preparing its pupils for future scholastic success in the region.
345
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (61.7 %)
  • Black
    96 (27.8 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Gates County Schools
Phone: (252)357-0470
Website: http://coserver.gates.k12.nc.us/Domain/260
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 6 107
Grade 7 120
Grade 8 118
Gender Ratio