Perquimans County Middle

Perquimans County Schools
312 W Main Street
Winfall, NC 27985
366 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Perquimans County Middle School, located in Winfall, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Perquimans County school district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare students for the transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its middle-level learners, helping them build the foundational skills necessary for future success in their educational careers.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. Through its digital presence, the school keeps families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. As part of a smaller, rural school district, Perquimans County Middle School benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and parents can collaborate effectively to support the social and emotional growth of the student body, ensuring a supportive and structured learning environment.
366
Total Students
29.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (70.2 %)
  • Black
    80 (21.9 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Perquimans County Schools
Phone: (252)426-7355
Website: http://pcms.pqschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 383
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 6 112
Grade 7 121
Grade 8 133
Gender Ratio