- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burgaw, NC
Burgaw Middle
Federal NCES profile for Burgaw Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370357001463
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burgaw Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Burgaw · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burgaw Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burgaw Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Burgaw, NC.
School address
District: Pender County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370357001463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Burgaw Middle shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370357001463 · Burgaw, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 11.8:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Topsail High (1,945 students)
Burgaw Middle shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Burgaw Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topsail High
Topsail High
1,945 students
- Surf City Elem
Surf City Elementary
857 students
- Topsail Middle
Topsail Middle
837 students
- Surf City Midd 752
Surf City Middle
752 students
- Heide Trask Hi 732
Heide Trask High
732 students
- This school 236
Burgaw Middle
236 students
What this shows Burgaw Middle reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burgaw Middle compares
Burgaw 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$11,425
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Burgaw Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pender County Schools reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burgaw Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topsail Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heide Trask High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burgaw Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Burgaw
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burgaw Middle
How many students attend Burgaw Middle?
Burgaw Middle has 236 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burgaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burgaw Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burgaw Middle is 11.8:1, which is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Burgaw Middle?
78.2% of students at Burgaw Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burgaw Middle?
The largest demographic group at Burgaw Middle is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Burgaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burgaw Middle?
Burgaw Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Burgaw Middle rank among public schools in Burgaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Burgaw Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Burgaw, 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 Burgaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Pender County Schools?
Besides Burgaw Middle, Pender County Schools also operates Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), and Topsail Middle (837 students). See the Pender County Schools district page for the complete list.