- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Siler City, NC
Chatham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chatham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370075000307
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Siler City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatham Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Siler City, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Chatham Middle shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 370075000307 · Siler City, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 12.5:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Chatham Middle shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chatham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school
Chatham Middle
513 students
What this shows Chatham Middle reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatham Middle compares
Chatham 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$14,128
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
African American 12.7%
White 8.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Chatham Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatham Middle
How many students attend Chatham Middle?
Chatham Middle has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Siler City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham Middle is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Chatham Middle?
80.9% of students at Chatham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chatham Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Siler City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham Middle?
Chatham Middle 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 Chatham Middle rank among public schools in Siler City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Siler City, 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 Siler City on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Chatham Middle, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.