Charles H Darden Middle

darden.wilsonschoolsnc.net/

441 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Charles H. Darden Middle School, located on Lipscomb Road in Wilson, North Carolina, is a key academic institution within the Wilson County Schools district. Serving middle-grade students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and challenging learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on both core academic curriculum and student development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills necessary for future success in their educational and personal pursuits.

The school is named in honor of Charles H. Darden, a prominent figure in Wilson’s history, reflecting the community’s commitment to academic heritage and local values. As part of the broader Wilson County school system, Darden Middle benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance student engagement and teacher efficacy. Families and community members looking for specific updates regarding school policies, extracurricular opportunities, or academic calendars can utilize the district’s official website at http://www.wilson.k12.nc.us for the most current information and school-specific announcements.

441

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles H Darden Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	133
Black	279
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
279 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
133 (30.2 %)
Two or More
18 (4.1 %)
White
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Wilson County Schools
Phone:	(252)206-4973
Website:	http://darden.wilsonschoolsnc.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
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 6 144

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 153