- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gatesville, NC
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370168000719
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gatesville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School 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 School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gatesville, NC.
School address
District: Gates County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370168000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Central Middle School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370168000719 · Gatesville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 12.9:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gates County Senior High (432 students)
Central Middle School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gates County S
Gates County Senior High
432 students
- This school
Central Middle School
336 students
- Gatesville Ele
Gatesville Elementary
252 students
- Buckland Eleme
Buckland Elementary
220 students
- T S Cooper Ele 170
T S Cooper Elementary
170 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central Middle School 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 | 48.4% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below 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
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
32.1%
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
$15,749
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Central Middle School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gates County Schools reports $15,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates County Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T S Cooper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gatesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School 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 School?
48.4% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Gatesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Gatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gatesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gates County Schools?
Besides Central Middle School, Gates County Schools also operates Gates County Senior High (432 students), Gatesville Elementary (252 students), and Buckland Elementary (220 students). See the Gates County Schools district page for the complete list.