Serving 1,223 students in grades 6-8, Archer Lodge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Archer Lodge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Archer Lodge Middle School's student population of 1,223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Archer Lodge Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Archer Lodge Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
17%
25%
White
55%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Archer Lodge Middle School's ranking?
Archer Lodge Middle School is ranked #675 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Archer Lodge Middle School often compared to?
Archer Lodge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Archer Lodge Middle School?
1,223 students attend Archer Lodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Archer Lodge Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Archer Lodge Middle School?
Archer Lodge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Archer Lodge Middle School offer ?
Archer Lodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Archer Lodge Middle School part of?
Archer Lodge Middle School is part of Johnston County Public Schools.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025My boys go there and twice they have tried to threaten me through my kids telling them they will get a social worker on me just because I didn't tell them a date for there eye appointment. Most distrustfull staff and disrespectful.4 10/10/2025I am very happy overall with the staff, including teachers, office staff and administration, at Archer Lodge Middle. My son really enjoys going to ALMS and that definitely means something, especially because I feel that the middle school years can be some of the hardest years of any students career. I look forward to my daughter going there next year.Review Archer Lodge Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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My boys go there and twice they have tried to threaten me through my kids telling them they will get a social worker on me just because I didn't tell them a date for there eye appointment. Most distrustfull staff and disrespectful.
I am very happy overall with the staff, including teachers, office staff and administration, at Archer Lodge Middle. My son really enjoys going to ALMS and that definitely means something, especially because I feel that the middle school years can be some of the hardest years of any students career. I look forward to my daughter going there next year.
Review Archer Lodge Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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