- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Browns Summit, NC
Brown Summit Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brown Summit Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192002732
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Summit Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Browns Summit · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Summit Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Summit Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Browns Summit, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Brown Summit Middle held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370192002732 · Browns Summit, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 18.6:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Brown Summit Middle held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brown Summit Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 242
Brown Summit Middle
242 students
What this shows Brown Summit Middle reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Summit Middle compares
Brown Summit 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 80% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,897
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Asian 22.3%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Brown Summit Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown Summit Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Summit Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Summit Middle
How many students attend Brown Summit Middle?
Brown Summit Middle has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Browns Summit, NC. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Summit Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Summit Middle is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown Summit Middle?
13.2% of students at Brown Summit Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Summit Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brown Summit Middle is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Browns Summit, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Summit Middle?
Brown Summit Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Brown Summit Middle rank among public schools in Browns Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Summit Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Browns Summit, 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 Browns Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Brown Summit Middle, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.