- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andrews, NC
Andrews Middle
Federal NCES profile for Andrews Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370078001820
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrews Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrews Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Andrews, NC.
School address
District: Cherokee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370078001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Andrews Middle held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370078001820 · Andrews, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 12.8:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphy Elementary (467 students)
Andrews Middle held near 190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Andrews Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murphy Element
Murphy Elementary
467 students
- Murphy High
Murphy High
424 students
- Murphy Middle
Murphy Middle
353 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary
330 students
- Ranger Element
Ranger Elementary/Middle
264 students
- This school 167
Andrews Middle
167 students
What this shows Andrews Middle reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrews Middle compares
Andrews 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$14,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Andrews Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County Schools reports $14,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrews Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranger Elementary/Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrews Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrews Middle
How many students attend Andrews Middle?
Andrews Middle has 167 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andrews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews Middle is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Andrews Middle?
65.2% of students at Andrews Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrews Middle?
The largest demographic group at Andrews Middle is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Andrews, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrews Middle?
Andrews Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Andrews Middle rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Andrews, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cherokee County Schools?
Besides Andrews Middle, Cherokee County Schools also operates Murphy Elementary (467 students), Murphy High (424 students), and Murphy Middle (353 students). See the Cherokee County Schools district page for the complete list.