New Century Middle

Moore County Schools
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
602 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Century Middle School, located in Cameron, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Moore County. It operates under the Moore County Schools district and is committed to fostering an academic environment that promotes student achievement, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration.

Beyond the classroom, New Century Middle emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. The school’s mission focuses on creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically and develop the social-emotional skills necessary for success. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence to provide updates on academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives.
602
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    461 (76.6%)
  • Hispanic
    64 (10.6%)
  • Black
    36 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    33 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Moore County Schools
Phone: (910)947-1301
Website: http://www.ncmcs.org/ncms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 6 196
Grade 7 206
Grade 8 200
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crain's Creek Middle
Moore County Schools
481 Students
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327 (5.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th