- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albemarle, NC
Albemarle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Albemarle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370432000023
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albemarle Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Albemarle · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Albemarle Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albemarle Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Albemarle, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Albemarle Middle shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370432000023 · Albemarle, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 13.7:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Albemarle Middle shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Albemarle Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school
Albemarle Middle
355 students
What this shows Albemarle Middle reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albemarle Middle compares
Albemarle Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$10,914
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Albemarle Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albemarle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albemarle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albemarle Middle
How many students attend Albemarle Middle?
Albemarle Middle has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albemarle, NC. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albemarle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albemarle Middle is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Albemarle Middle?
99.3% of students at Albemarle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albemarle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Albemarle Middle is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Albemarle, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albemarle Middle?
Albemarle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Albemarle Middle rank among public schools in Albemarle?
By Resource Investment Index, Albemarle Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Albemarle, 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 Albemarle on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Albemarle Middle, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.