- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wendell, NC
Archer Lodge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Archer Lodge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370237002998
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Archer Lodge Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Archer Lodge Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Archer Lodge Middle ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Wendell, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237002998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Archer Lodge Middle held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370237002998 · Wendell, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,204 enr · 19.4:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Archer Lodge Middle held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Archer Lodge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school
Archer Lodge Middle
1,204 students
What this shows Archer Lodge Middle reports 1,204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Archer Lodge Middle compares
Archer Lodge 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,204
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,352
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Archer Lodge Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Archer Lodge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Archer Lodge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Wendell
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Archer Lodge Middle
How many students attend Archer Lodge Middle?
Archer Lodge Middle has 1,204 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wendell, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,219 (2022-23) → 1,223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer Lodge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Archer Lodge Middle is 19.4:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Archer Lodge Middle?
36.3% of students at Archer Lodge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Archer Lodge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Archer Lodge Middle is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Wendell, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Archer Lodge Middle?
Archer Lodge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Archer Lodge Middle rank among public schools in Wendell?
By Resource Investment Index, Archer Lodge Middle ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Wendell, 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 Wendell on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Archer Lodge Middle, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.