Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork

Walkertown, North Carolina — 1 schools

261
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,964
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork operates 1 public schools serving 261 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 295 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Forsyth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,964 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.0% local, 49.3% state, and 30.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #62 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 295:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 31.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.1% African American, 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% White across the district's schools.

Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork accounts for 100.0% of all Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 67.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork student-counselor ratio is 295:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork is typically wider than the Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork chronic absenteeism rate is 31.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.7%
Federal
49.3%
State
20.0%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
62 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Forsyth County county, where this district is located.

$995
Studio/mo
$1,082
1 BR/mo
$1,232
2 BR/mo
$1,607
3 BR/mo
$1,898
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork.

White 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 43.1%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

295:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork

School Enrollment
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
295

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork?

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 261 students.

How much does Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork spend per student?

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork spends $17,964 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #62 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Forsyth County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork?

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork students are 43.1% African American, 35.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% White, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork?

Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #62 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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