- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Asheville, NC
Asheville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Asheville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370027000079
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asheville Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Asheville Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asheville Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Asheville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370027000079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Asheville Middle shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 49.4 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 370027000079 · Asheville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 13.7:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheville High (1,221 students)
Asheville Middle shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 49.4 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Asheville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asheville High
Asheville High
1,221 students
- This school
Asheville Middle
670 students
- Claxton Elemen 405
Claxton Elementary
405 students
- Isaac Dickson 390
Isaac Dickson Elementary
390 students
- Ira B Jones El 369
Ira B Jones Elementary
369 students
- School of Inqu 332
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
332 students
What this shows Asheville Middle reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asheville Middle compares
Asheville 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 | 47.0% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
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
31.3%
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
$16,507
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Asheville Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Asheville City Schools reports $16,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asheville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claxton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Inquiry and Life Sciences | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asheville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Asheville
3 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Asheville Middle
How many students attend Asheville Middle?
Asheville Middle has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asheville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Asheville 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 Asheville Middle?
47.0% of students at Asheville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asheville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Asheville Middle is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asheville Middle?
Asheville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Asheville Middle rank among middle schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Asheville Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Asheville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Asheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Asheville City Schools?
Besides Asheville Middle, Asheville City Schools also operates Asheville High (1,221 students), Claxton Elementary (405 students), and Isaac Dickson Elementary (390 students). See the Asheville City Schools district page for the complete list.