- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whiteville, NC
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370492001967
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
District: Whiteville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370492001967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central Middle held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370492001967 · Whiteville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 12.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteville High (639 students)
Central Middle held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteville Hig
Whiteville High
639 students
- Whiteville Pri
Whiteville Primary
486 students
- This school
Central Middle
451 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary
450 students
- North Whitevil 16
North Whiteville Academy
16 students
What this shows Central Middle reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$14,346
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.8%
White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Central Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whiteville City Schools reports $14,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whiteville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Whiteville Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 86/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whiteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Central Middle?
99.4% of students at Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is African American at 42.8% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Central Middle rank among public schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, 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 Whiteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteville City Schools?
Besides Central Middle, Whiteville City Schools also operates Whiteville High (639 students), Whiteville Primary (486 students), and Edgewood Elementary (450 students). See the Whiteville City Schools district page for the complete list.