John Chavis Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cherryville, North Carolina 28021 · Gaston County Schools
#229 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#11152 of 15,369 nationally
About John Chavis Middle School
John Chavis Middle School is a public middle located in Cherryville, in the Gaston County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 412 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 229th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 412.
There are 4 schools in Cherryville; John Chavis Middle School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 John Chavis Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Chavis Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cherryville Elementary
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
378 students · 805 m away
W B Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
191 students · 1.1 km away
Cherryville High
Cherryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
484 students · 2.0 km away
Washington Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 5.9 km away
Tryon Elementary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 5.9 km away
Bessemer City High
Bessemer City · Public high · Grades 9–12
590 students · 12 km away
Bessemer City Primary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
445 students · 12 km away
Bessemer City Central Elem
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
392 students · 12 km away
West Lincoln Middle
Lincolnton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students · 12 km away
Love Memorial Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
Walnut Cove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Anson Middle
Wadesboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
414 students
George M. Horton Middle
Pittsboro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
414 students
River Road Middle
Elizabeth City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
Gravelly Hill Middle
Efland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
Terrell Lane Middle
Louisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
403 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Chavis Middle School a good school?
John Chavis Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 33.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #229 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 John Chavis Middle School rank in North Carolina?
John Chavis Middle School ranks #229 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #11152 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Chavis Middle School?
John Chavis Middle School had 412 students in 2025.
Is John Chavis Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
John Chavis Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Chavis Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Chavis Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.