At a glance
Reported students
392
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy: 392 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 407
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in High Point. It is one of 121 current school records connected to Guilford County Schools. NCES reports 392 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (64.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.9%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black64.5%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Guilford County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Welborn Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
376 reported students
Jackson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
458 reported students
Ferndale Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
486 reported students
Brown Summit Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
242 reported students
Allen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
617 reported students
Southern Guilford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
620 reported students
Public schools near Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatmore Middle School Middle · Randolph County School System | 06–08 | 505 | 2.7 mi |
| Trinity Middle School Middle · Randolph County School System | 06–08 | 544 | 3.4 mi |
| Ferndale Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 486 | 3.8 mi |
| Welborn Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 376 | 4.3 mi |
| Jamestown Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 949 | 5.1 mi |
| Southern Guilford Middle Middle · Guilford County Schools | 06–08 | 620 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy
What grades does Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy serve?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Guilford County Schools.
How many students attend Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy reported 392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 407 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 392 students and 24.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy in?
Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy is part of Guilford County Schools, based in Greensboro, NC, which operates 121 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wheatmore Middle School (2.7 mi), Trinity Middle School (3.4 mi), Ferndale Middle (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.