Gamewell Middle School in Lenoir, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gamewell Middle School is a rural public school in Lenoir, North Carolina that is part of Caldwell County School District. It serves 456 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

456 Students

37 Teachers

3210 Gamewell School Rd

Lenoir, NC 28645 View local requests

http://gms.caldwellschools.com/

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Gamewell Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. McKinney

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Gamewell Middle School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Gamewell Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 19, 2026

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