Ayden Middle

www.pitt.k12.nc.us

365 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ayden Middle School, located at 192 Third Street in Ayden, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Pitt County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement for its middle-grades population. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while addressing the unique social and developmental needs of young adolescents.

As part of the larger Pitt County Schools system, Ayden Middle benefits from the resources and administrative support of a district-wide framework committed to student success. The school maintains a focus on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing its official website to keep parents, students, and community members informed about school policies, upcoming events, and instructional goals. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Ayden Middle strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

365

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ayden Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	49
Black	139
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
149 (40.8%)
Black
139 (38.1%)
Hispanic
49 (13.4%)
Two or More
26 (7.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pitt County Schools
Phone:	(252)746-3672
Website:	http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 143