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G R Whitfield vs. A G Cox Middle School

Should you attend G R Whitfield or A G Cox Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
G R Whitfield
4839 School Rd
Grimesland, NC 27837
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
A G Cox Middle School
2657 Church Street
Winterville, NC 28590
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

G R Whitfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, G R Whitfield ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 870 students in grades 6-8, A G Cox Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
562 students
870 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at G R Whitfield over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at A G Cox Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at G R Whitfield.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at A G Cox Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at G R Whitfield over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at A G Cox Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at G R Whitfield with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pitt County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at A G Cox Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pitt County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#845 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#1347 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of G R Whitfield, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of A G Cox Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G R Whitfield who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A G Cox Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G R Whitfield who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A G Cox Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at G R Whitfield who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A G Cox Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of G R Whitfield by grade.
This chart displays the students of A G Cox Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
68
-
Grade 1 Students
57
-
Grade 2 Students
66
-
Grade 3 Students
65
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
57
-
Grade 6 Students
50
302
Grade 7 Students
79
258
Grade 8 Students
70
310

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at A G Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at A G Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at G R Whitfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at A G Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at G R Whitfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at A G Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
54%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at G R Whitfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at A G Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at G R Whitfield, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at A G Cox Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pitt County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of G R Whitfield, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of A G Cox Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at G R Whitfield, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at A G Cox Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at G R Whitfield, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at A G Cox Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pitt County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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