- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waynesville, NC
Bethel Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370204000580
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Waynesville, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bethel Middle held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370204000580 · Waynesville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High (873 students)
Bethel Middle held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bethel Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscola High
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- This school 254
Bethel Middle
254 students
What this shows Bethel Middle reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel Middle compares
Bethel 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Bethel Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Waynesville
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Middle
How many students attend Bethel Middle?
Bethel Middle has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Middle is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Bethel Middle?
50.6% of students at Bethel Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Middle is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Waynesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Middle?
Bethel Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Bethel Middle rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Bethel Middle, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.