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Southwest Middle

3000 Furia Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28540

Ranked 335 of 437 in North Carolina

Top schools in Jacksonville
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Southwest Middle

3000 Furia Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28540

About Southwest Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 45% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
520
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 54.42%
Asian 1.35%
Hispanic 18.65%
Black 14.42%
Two+ Races 10.77%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
54.42%
Asian
1.35%
Hispanic
18.65%
Black
14.42%
Two+ Races
10.77%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 520
50.38%
262 Female
49.62%
258 Male

Student Population

520 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

520 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Southwest Middle Contact Information

Address

3000 Furia Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28540

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Phone

(910) 455-1105

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TOP 335 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southwest Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Southwest Middle School names its Teacher of the Year 2025-2026, Vicie Byrd. The recognition was awarded for her commitment, instructional leadership and impact on student learning in the school community. The award recognized teaching excellence and dedication to academic achievement. The achievement brought special honors to the educator and the school.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of electives can students choose at Southwest Middle?

Ans. Southwest Middle offers exploratory courses in music, visual arts, technology and career-related subjects during the school day.

Q2. Does Southwest Middle have active after-school programs?

Ans. Yes. Southwest Middle often hosts meetings of athletics teams, student clubs and leadership organizations after regular class hours.

Q3. How are classroom projects handled at Southwest Middle?

Ans. Students often come in, work in teams and do subject-based projects that are tied to what they've been doing in class.

Q4. Are support programs available for students at Southwest Middle?

Ans. Yes. Students who need extra academic support are provided intervention support and opportunities to review within the classroom by teachers.

Q5. What would school teach students during orientation at Southwest Middle?

Ans. Before school begins, incoming students are introduced to hallway routines, lockers, schedules and classroom expectations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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