Enrollment
572
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · China Grove, NC
China Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for China Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370405001613
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
China Grove Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in China Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
China Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, China Grove Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How China Grove Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at China Grove Middle
China Grove Middle is a mid-sized middle school in China Grove, North Carolina, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 93% of North Carolina schools and 39% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 572 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #387, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 572 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students) and West Rowan High (988 students) alongside China Grove Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How China Grove Middle compares
China Grove Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$11,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, China Grove Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowan-Salisbury Schools, which includes China Grove Middle.
$11,832
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How China Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to China Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about China Grove Middle
How many students attend China Grove Middle?
China Grove Middle has 572 students enrolled. It is a middle school in China Grove, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at China Grove Middle is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at China Grove Middle?
48.9% of students at China Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of China Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at China Grove Middle is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in China Grove, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China Grove Middle?
China Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does China Grove Middle rank among public schools in China Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, China Grove Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in China Grove, 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 China Grove on the city page.
Is China Grove Middle a good school?
China Grove Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides China Grove Middle, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.
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