- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winterville, NC
A G Cox Middle
Federal NCES profile for A G Cox Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001201488
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A G Cox Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Winterville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
A G Cox Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A G Cox Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Winterville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001201488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
A G Cox Middle held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370001201488 · Winterville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 15.6:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
A G Cox Middle held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
A G Cox Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school
A G Cox Middle
778 students
What this shows A G Cox Middle reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How A G Cox Middle compares
A G Cox Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
White 28.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, A G Cox Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A G Cox Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A G Cox Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about A G Cox Middle
How many students attend A G Cox Middle?
A G Cox Middle has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winterville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A G Cox Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A G Cox Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A G Cox Middle?
49.7% of students at A G Cox Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A G Cox Middle?
The largest demographic group at A G Cox Middle is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Winterville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A G Cox Middle?
A G Cox Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A G Cox Middle rank among public schools in Winterville?
By Resource Investment Index, A G Cox Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Winterville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides A G Cox Middle, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.