Enrollment
583
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Concord, NC
Concord Middle
Federal NCES profile for Concord 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 370053000377
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord Middle
Concord Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 583 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Concord Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of North Carolina schools and 22% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 583 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 551 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #54, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 402 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 583 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Concord's middle schools, it stands alongside Harris Road Middle (1,368 students): Concord Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 20.4:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside Concord 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 Concord Middle compares
Concord 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$10,831
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
African American 37.4%
White 18.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Concord Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Concord Middle.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 Concord Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Concord
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harris Road Middle
Standard public school
1,368 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Harold E. Winkler Middle
Standard public school
1,094 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Roberta Road Middle
Standard public school
906 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
C C Griffin Middle
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
J N Fries Magnet School
Standard public school
755 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Concord Middle
How many students attend Concord Middle?
Concord Middle has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord Middle is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 Concord Middle?
99.6% of students at Concord Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord Middle?
The largest demographic group at Concord Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 37.6% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord Middle?
Concord Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Concord Middle rank among middle schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
Is Concord Middle a good school?
Concord Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Concord Middle, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.
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