Serving 238 students in grades 6-8, Brown Summit Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown Summit Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Brown Summit Middle School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Rankings
Brown Summit Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Summit Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥99%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Summit Middle School's ranking?
Brown Summit Middle School is ranked #1 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brown Summit Middle School often compared to?
Brown Summit Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brown Summit Middle School?
238 students attend Brown Summit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brown Summit Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Summit Middle School?
Brown Summit Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brown Summit Middle School offer ?
Brown Summit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Summit Middle School part of?
Brown Summit Middle School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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