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Knox Middle
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 514 | 33.9 | 15.2:1 | 95% (488) |
| 2020-21 | 440 | 29 | 15.2:1 | 99% (437) |
| 2017-18 | 558 | 40.3 | 13.8:1 | 99% (555) |
| 2015-16 | 572 | 43 | 13.3:1 | 99% (569) |
| 2010-11 | 587 | 46 | 12.8:1 | 80% (467) |
| 2000-01 | 713 | 57 | 12.5:1 | 67% (479) |
| 1990-91 | 658 | 48 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (558 to 514); teachers down 16% (40.3 to 33.9).
About Knox Middle
Knox Middle is a public school in Salisbury, North Carolina, administered by Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
Rowan-Salisbury Schools has 32 schools and 17,683 students, and Knox Middle is one of those schools.
Knox Middle has about 15.2 students per teacher. The 16.1:1 average for combined schools in North Carolina is higher than this school's figure.
Federal survey data for Rowan County show that median household income is about $65,725, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 13%. Knox Middle is among the 35 public schools in Rowan County.
The closest public school to Knox Middle is Summit Virtual Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Knox Middle, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Mid-size.
Knox Middle saw enrollment fall 8% between 2017-18 and 2022-23. White enrollment as a share of the school dropped from 17% to 13%. The ratio was 13.8:1 in 2017-18 and 15.2:1 in 2022-23.
Discussion on this page can cover sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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