Roland-Grise Middle

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/rgrise

860 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Roland-Grise Middle School, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the New Hanover County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school, encouraging them to develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for future success.

The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which allow students to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom setting. Roland-Grise also prioritizes parental and community involvement, maintaining a strong connection with families to enhance the overall educational experience. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school remains focused on cultivating a community of lifelong learners within the Wilmington area.

860

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roland-Grise Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	586
Hispanic	157
Black	65
Asian	6
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
586 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
157 (18.3 %)
Black
65 (7.6 %)
Two or More
41 (4.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2136
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/rgrise
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 302

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 314