- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmington, NC
Charles P Murray Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles P Murray Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370333002594
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles P Murray Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles P Murray Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles P Murray Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Charles P Murray Middle held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370333002594 · Wilmington, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
907 enr · 17.1:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Charles P Murray Middle held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles P Murray Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- This school
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- Roland-Grise M 878
Roland-Grise Middle
878 students
What this shows Charles P Murray Middle reports 907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles P Murray Middle compares
Charles P Murray 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 53% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,808
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Charles P Murray Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles P Murray Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland-Grise Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles P Murray Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Wilmington
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Roland-Grise Middle
Standard public school
878 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
M C S Noble Middle
Standard public school
690 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Williston Middle
Standard public school
666 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Emma B Trask Middle
Standard public school
611 students 13:1 students per teacher
Myrtle Grove Middle
Standard public school
600 students 14.6:1 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 (~907 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles P Murray Middle
How many students attend Charles P Murray Middle?
Charles P Murray Middle has 907 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles P Murray Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles P Murray Middle is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles P Murray Middle?
31.3% of students at Charles P Murray Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles P Murray Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles P Murray Middle is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles P Murray Middle?
Charles P Murray Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 P Murray Middle rank among middle schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles P Murray Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Charles P Murray Middle, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.