- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilson, NC
Charles H Darden Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles H Darden Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370502002061
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H Darden Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #14 of 20
- public schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H Darden Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H Darden Middle ranks #14 of 20 public schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Charles H Darden Middle shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 370502002061 · Wilson, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14.5:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Charles H Darden Middle shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles H Darden Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 378
Charles H Darden Middle
378 students
What this shows Charles H Darden Middle reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles H Darden Middle compares
Charles H Darden 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$12,450
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
White 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Charles H Darden Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles H Darden Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H Darden Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Wilson
1 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Darden Middle
How many students attend Charles H Darden Middle?
Charles H Darden Middle has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H Darden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H Darden Middle is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Charles H Darden Middle?
97.7% of students at Charles H Darden Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H Darden Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles H Darden Middle is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H Darden Middle?
Charles H Darden Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Charles H Darden Middle rank among public schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H Darden Middle ranks #14 of 20 public schools in Wilson, 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 Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Charles H Darden Middle, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.