Carnage Middle

carnagems.wcpss.net/

844 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carnage Middle School, located in Southeast Raleigh, is a member of the Wake County Public School System. The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and providing a supportive environment for middle-level learners. As a magnet-themed school, it focuses on offering specialized programming designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering a sense of belonging and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its core curriculum, Carnage Middle places a strong emphasis on extracurricular development, offering various clubs, athletics, and enrichment activities that cater to a wide array of student interests. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Raleigh, maintaining close ties with local families and stakeholders. By prioritizing both social-emotional learning and rigorous academic standards, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens within the larger Wake County community.

844

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carnage Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	84
Black	214
Asian	469
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
469 (55.6 %)
Black
214 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
84 (10.0 %)
White
61 (7.2 %)
Two or More
14 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)856-7600
Website:	http://carnagems.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 256

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 287

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carnage Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	256
Grade 7	301
Grade 8	287

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carnage Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	384	45.5%
Male	460	54.5%

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