- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, NC
C M Eppes Middle
Federal NCES profile for C M Eppes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001200004
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C M Eppes Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
C M Eppes Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C M Eppes Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Greenville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001200004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
C M Eppes Middle held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370001200004 · Greenville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
C M Eppes Middle held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
C M Eppes 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 631
C M Eppes Middle
631 students
What this shows C M Eppes Middle reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How C M Eppes Middle compares
C M Eppes 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 57 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.0%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, C M Eppes Middle is less 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 C M Eppes 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C M Eppes 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
Similar middle schools in Greenville
3 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about C M Eppes Middle
How many students attend C M Eppes Middle?
C M Eppes Middle has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C M Eppes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C M Eppes Middle is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 C M Eppes Middle?
99.4% of students at C M Eppes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C M Eppes Middle?
The largest demographic group at C M Eppes Middle is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Greenville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C M Eppes Middle?
C M Eppes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 C M Eppes Middle rank among middle schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, C M Eppes Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides C M Eppes 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.