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Holbrook Middle School vs. Southwest Middle School

Should you attend Holbrook Middle School or Southwest 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
Holbrook Middle School
418 S Church Street
Lowell, NC 28098
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Southwest Middle School
1 Roadrunner Drive
Gastonia, NC 28052
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades 6-8, Holbrook 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Southwest 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 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
786 students
809 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holbrook Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holbrook Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holbrook Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston 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

#1843 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1971 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holbrook Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holbrook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holbrook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holbrook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston 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 Holbrook Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southwest Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
249
263
Grade 7 Students
250
277
Grade 8 Students
287
269

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Holbrook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holbrook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston 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 Asian at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holbrook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston 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
31%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holbrook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston 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
35%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holbrook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston 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
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holbrook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holbrook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holbrook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston 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
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holbrook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston 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 Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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