Speight Middle

5514 Old Stantonsburg Road
Stantonsburg, NC 27883

speight.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

294 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Speight Middle School, located in Stantonsburg, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Wilson County Schools district. Situated on Old Stantonsburg Road, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, providing instruction for students typically spanning grades 6 through 8. As part of the larger Wilson County school system, Speight Middle focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school.

The school is dedicated to preparing its student body for future academic success through a combination of core subject instruction and extracurricular opportunities. By operating under the umbrella of Wilson County Schools, the institution leverages district-wide resources and standards to support its faculty and staff in their efforts to improve student outcomes. For parents, community members, or prospective families, the school’s official website serves as the primary portal for staying informed about academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events.

294

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Speight Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	112
Black	73
Two or More	14

Hispanic
112 (38.1 %)
White
95 (32.3 %)
Black
73 (24.8 %)
Two or More
14 (4.8 %)

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:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)238-3983
Website:	http://speight.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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 6 104

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 107