- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raleigh, NC
Carnage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carnage 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 370472001841
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnage Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 17
- middle schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnage Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnage Middle ranks #4 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Carnage Middle held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 370472001841 · Raleigh, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 18.1:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Carnage Middle held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carnage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 924
Carnage Middle
924 students
What this shows Carnage Middle reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnage Middle compares
Carnage 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,691
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 55.6%
African American 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White 8.3%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Carnage Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carnage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Raleigh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Millbrook Middle
Standard public school
1,164 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Oberlin Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Middle
Standard public school
1,011 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
River Bend Middle
Standard public school
995 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Dillard Drive Middle
Standard public school
977 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ligon Middle
Standard public school
959 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~924 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carnage Middle
How many students attend Carnage Middle?
Carnage Middle has 924 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raleigh, NC. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnage Middle is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carnage Middle?
28.2% of students at Carnage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carnage Middle is Asian at 55.6% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnage Middle?
Carnage 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 Carnage Middle rank among middle schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnage Middle ranks #4 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Carnage Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.