Enrollment
778
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A G Cox Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at A G Cox Middle
A G Cox Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Winterville, North Carolina, enrolling 778 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #163.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 370 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 778 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students) and South Central (1,738 students) alongside A G Cox Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A G Cox Middle compares
A G Cox Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pitt County Schools, which includes A G Cox Middle.
$11,733
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 58.7%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~778 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is A G Cox Middle a good school?
A G Cox Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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