Serving 73 students in grades 3-12, Milton M Daniels Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milton M Daniels Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Milton M Daniels Learning Center's student population of 73 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Milton M Daniels Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton M Daniels Learning Center is 0.54, 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
#2611 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
65%
25%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≤20%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milton M Daniels Learning Center's ranking?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center is ranked #2611 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Milton M Daniels Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
73 students attend Milton M Daniels Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Milton M Daniels Learning Center students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Milton M Daniels Learning Center offer ?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton M Daniels Learning Center part of?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center is part of Wilson County Schools School District.
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