J W Parker Middle

1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801

parkerms.ncpschools.net

255 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J.W. Parker Middle School is a public middle school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving students within the Nash County Public Schools district. Situated on East Virginia Street, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. As part of the local district, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond core academic instruction, J.W. Parker Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development. The school utilizes its digital presence through the Nash County Public Schools portal to keep families informed about academic resources, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the community, the school strives to cultivate a positive school climate where students are encouraged to engage, succeed, and develop the skills necessary for their future educational endeavors.

255

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W Parker Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	15
Black	232
Two or More	6

Black
232 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)
White
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Nash County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)937-9060
Website:	http://parkerms.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 84

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 94