- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ayden, NC
Ayden Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ayden 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 370001201490
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ayden Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ayden · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ayden Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ayden Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ayden, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001201490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ayden Middle held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370001201490 · Ayden, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 13.5:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Ayden Middle held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ayden Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school 365
Ayden Middle
365 students
What this shows Ayden Middle reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ayden Middle compares
Ayden 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$12,253
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Ayden Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ayden Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ayden Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ayden Middle
How many students attend Ayden Middle?
Ayden Middle has 365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ayden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayden Middle is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Ayden Middle?
99.2% of students at Ayden Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ayden Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ayden Middle is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Ayden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ayden Middle?
Ayden 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 Ayden Middle rank among public schools in Ayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Ayden Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ayden, 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 Pitt County Schools?
Besides Ayden Middle, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.