Jacobs Fork Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newton, North Carolina 28658 · Catawba County Schools
#96 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#6818 of 15,369 nationally
About Jacobs Fork Middle
Jacobs Fork Middle is a public middle located in Newton, in the Catawba County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 482 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 96th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 482.
There are 9 schools in Newton; Jacobs Fork Middle ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jacobs Fork Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jacobs Fork Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fred T Foard High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students · 400 m away
Blackburn Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
484 students · 3.6 km away
Banoak Elementary
Vale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students · 5.4 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades K–6
708 students · 5.6 km away
Startown Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
540 students · 9.6 km away
Grandview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students · 11 km away
Union Elementary
Vale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students · 11 km away
Southwest Primary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students · 11 km away
Challenger Early College High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students · 12 km away
Longview Elementary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
269 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
New Bridge Middle
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Northview Middle
Hickory · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
Crain's Creek Middle
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
Elizabeth City Middle
Elizabeth City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Chase Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
North Wilkes Middle School
North Wilkesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacobs Fork Middle a good school?
Jacobs Fork Middle has a Success Index (US) of 53.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #96 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jacobs Fork Middle rank in North Carolina?
Jacobs Fork Middle ranks #96 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #6818 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jacobs Fork Middle?
Jacobs Fork Middle had 482 students in 2025.
Is Jacobs Fork Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Jacobs Fork Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jacobs Fork Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jacobs Fork Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.