Southern Nash Middle

Nash County Public Schools
5301 South NC Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
795 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Southern Nash Middle School, located in Spring Hope, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Nash County Public Schools system. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is situated on Highway 581, placing it centrally to serve the rural and suburban communities of the surrounding area.

The school is committed to academic growth and personal development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various elective opportunities. Through its integration with the district’s digital platforms and educational resources, Southern Nash Middle aims to equip students with the skills necessary for future success. By emphasizing community involvement and maintaining a structured middle-school framework, the school strives to cultivate a positive campus culture where students are encouraged to engage both intellectually and socially.
795
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    308 (38.7%)
  • White
    280 (35.2%)
  • Black
    166 (20.9%)
  • Two or More
    36 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Nash County Public Schools
Phone: (252)937-9020
Website: http://uthernnashms.ncpschools.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 781
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 6 244
Grade 7 255
Grade 8 296
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Nash Central Middle
Nash County Public Schools
531 Students
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856 (9.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th