William Lenoir Middle

wlms.caldwellschools.com/

512 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Lenoir Middle School, located in Lenoir, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Caldwell County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students, the school strives to prepare its learners for the rigors of high school while emphasizing the importance of character development and civic responsibility.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a vibrant "Wildcat" spirit, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. This holistic approach is designed to help students explore their interests, build meaningful social connections, and develop essential leadership skills. With a focus on modern instructional practices and a supportive faculty, William Lenoir Middle School aims to be a collaborative space where students are empowered to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

512

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Lenoir Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	110
Black	60
Asian	7
Two or More	35

White
300 (58.6%)
Hispanic
110 (21.5%)
Black
60 (11.7%)
Two or More
35 (6.8%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caldwell County Schools
Phone:	(828)726-3910
Website:	http://wlms.caldwellschools.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
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 6 180

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 164