Crain's Creek Middle School
Carthage, NC 28327
Phone: (910) 245-3796
Fax: (910) 245-7312
District: Moore County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 487 students
Crain's Creek Middle School, a public school located in Carthage, NC, serves grades 6-8 in the Moore County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Crain's Creek Middle School is a public school located in Carthage, NC. 487 students attend Crain's Creek Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
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When I attended Crains Creek, I was the subject of multiple acts of violence and bullying. Even having cameras, I was attacked in the region where they were not available. Even with multiple violations, the school did absolutely nothing about it. I eventually transferred schools, and learned what a good learning environment looked like. Crains Creek has too many students to effectively teach, and to keep bullying at bay. The week after I left, there were threats of weapons, and a student almost died from injuries received during a fight at the hands of a student.
The teachers effectively communicated the core standards of their classroom and provided some useful information. I always found them accommodating, however I have always been considered far advanced for any grade level. The classrooms were by far the safest space on campus, and I will forever thank the teachers for providing me with a safe haven.
Posted: March 7, 2021
Middle school is rough anywhere. There has been a lot of change in staff, including teachers, principals and bus drivers. One of my children had an iep with this school and started out with a 501. We removed the 501, which only brought on problems due to ongoing medical appointments and such. Im also not thrilled with the counselor at Crains Creek. It seemed to me she is not suitable for the middle school environment. My daughter and her friends were very uncomfortable around her. Some of the teachers are phenomenal, while others are a bit lacking in organization and allowing their biases against certain students to influence how they grade them or how they work with them. Im sure its difficult, but due to the nature of their job, I feel that some training on how to avoid personal bias when teaching the children is necessary, and learn how to be more compassionate.
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Posted: May 15, 2020
Pretty awful if Im being honest I did not enjoy it
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Posted: July 23, 2019
I am so glad I do not have a child at this school at this time.
Posted: July 23, 2019
The administration has stated that grades don't matter and they do not support homework.
Posted: July 23, 2019
Rose Cooper and Chad Chisholm worked hard to fill the school with dedicated teachers--too bad they are leaving.
Posted: July 23, 2019
Some students but not all are encouraged.
Posted: July 23, 2019
The principal is inexperienced and lets parents and students run things.
Posted: July 23, 2019
The administration does not support differentiation in the classes.
Posted: July 23, 2019
Students reported bullying and there are cameras. Nothing was done about it except that the students who reported it became the targets. Some of the adults do not model anti bullying behavior.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Posted: May 29, 2019
This years principal is more effective than the last guy.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Homework is worksheets without any follow ups.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Posted: May 29, 2019
Troubling. I think the continued decline on the Greatschools ranking is in target.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Most do not even check the assignments for completion.
Posted: May 29, 2019
As an example for making the right choices, we have experienced teachers who think showing Rated R movies to middle school students is appropriate.
Posted: June 20, 2013
I absolutely loved working here for the past year! The faculty and staff really care about all of the students here.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vass Southern Pines | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vass | NC | 3.7 mi | |
| 2 | Queens Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 4.1 mi | |
| 3 | Princess Gate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 4.2 mi | |
| 4 | Woodlake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vass | NC | 5 mi | |
| 5 | Whispering Winds | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 5.1 mi | |
| 6 | Arrowhead | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 5.8 mi | |
| 7 | Blue Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Whispering Pines | NC | 6.6 mi | |
| 8 | Carolina Seasons | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cameron | NC | 9.1 mi | |
| 9 | Pinehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pinehurst | NC | 11.9 mi | |
| 10 | Forest Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cameron | NC | 14.3 mi | |
| 11 | Sunset Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 14.3 mi | |
| 12 | The Summit | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sanford | NC | 14.3 mi | |
| 13 | Anderson Creek Club | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 17.7 mi | |
| 14 | Deerfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 17.8 mi | |
| 15 | Forest Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bunnlevel | NC | 18.3 mi | |
| 16 | Overhills Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Spring Lake | NC | 18.9 mi | |
| 17 | Scotts Mill at Treyburn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fayetteville | NC | 19.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Vass | Vass | NC | 1.2 mi | |
| 2 | Whispering Pines | Whispering Pines | NC | 5 mi | |
| 3 | Southern Pines | Southern Pines | NC | 9 mi | |
| 4 | Carthage | Carthage | NC | 9 mi | |
| 5 | Pinehurst | Pinehurst | NC | 11.9 mi | |
| 6 | West End | West End | NC | 16 mi | |
| 7 | Spring Lake | Spring Lake | NC | 18.6 mi | |
| 8 | Spring Lake by Ft Bragg Base | Spring Lake | NC | 19.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Bragg | 12.3 mi. |
| Pope Field | 17.7 mi. |
| Camp Mackall | 20.2 mi. |
| Raleigh National Guard | 49.3 mi. |
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