- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laurel Hill, NC
Carver Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carver Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370420001684
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 563
- students enrolled
Carver Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Carver Middle shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 370420001684 · Laurel Hill, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 14.8:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
Carver Middle shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carver Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland High
Scotland High School
1,294 students
- Laurel Hill El
Laurel Hill Elementary
662 students
- South Johnson
South Johnson Elementary
654 students
- Spring Hill Mi
Spring Hill Middle
593 students
- This school
Carver Middle
563 students
- Wagram Element 508
Wagram Elementary
508 students
What this shows Carver Middle reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Middle compares
Carver 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$13,710
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.6%
White 22.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.3%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Carver Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scotland County Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wagram Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Middle
How many students attend Carver Middle?
Carver Middle has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laurel Hill, NC. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Carver Middle?
99.5% of students at Carver Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carver Middle is African American at 45.6% of enrollment, in Laurel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Middle?
Carver Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Scotland County Schools?
Besides Carver Middle, Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students), Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students), and South Johnson Elementary (654 students). See the Scotland County Schools district page for the complete list.