How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dixon Middle | Surf City Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sneads Ferry, NC | Hampstead, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 997 | 752 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.6% | 21.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dixon Middle | Surf City Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,056 | $11,425 |
| District | Onslow County Schools | Pender County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dixon Middle | Surf City Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 82.6% |
| African American | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dixon Middle | Surf City Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 465:1 | 661:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 25.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 46 | 87 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.