Enrollment
670
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asheville Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asheville Middle
Asheville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Asheville, North Carolina, enrolling 670 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Asheville City Schools spends $15,998 per pupil, 33% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Asheville's middle schools, it stands alongside Erwin Middle (545 students): Asheville Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.1:1).
Asheville City Schools also operates Asheville High (1,221 students) and Claxton Elementary (405 students) alongside Asheville 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 Asheville Middle compares
Asheville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asheville City Schools, which includes Asheville Middle.
$15,998
Per student
+33%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 40.4%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Asheville Middle a good school?
Asheville Middle earns 51/100 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 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.
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