Nakina Middle

Columbus County Schools
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Nakina, NC 28455
214 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Nakina Middle School, located in the rural community of Nakina, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Columbus County Schools district. As a middle-level institution, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their formative adolescent years, providing a foundational curriculum aligned with state educational standards. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment intended to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Columbus County Schools system, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. By leveraging its location on Seven Creeks Highway, Nakina Middle works to provide equitable learning opportunities for students in the surrounding agricultural and residential areas. Families and community members interested in specific updates, academic calendars, or administrative contact information can find further details through the official district website at http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us.
214
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (55.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    54 (25.2 %)
  • Black
    29 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4 %)
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: Columbus County Schools
Phone: (910)642-8301
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
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 5 44
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio