- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelby, NC
Crest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370090000341
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crest Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 17
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crest Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crest Middle ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Shelby, NC.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Crest Middle held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370090000341 · Shelby, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 15.6:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Mountain High (1,305 students)
Crest Middle held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Crest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain High
1,305 students
- Crest High
Crest High
1,098 students
- Burns High
Burns High
928 students
- This school
Crest Middle
810 students
- Shelby High
Shelby High
792 students
- Burns Middle
Burns Middle
744 students
What this shows Crest Middle reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crest Middle compares
Crest 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$12,540
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Crest Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County Schools reports $12,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burns Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Shelby
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crest Middle
How many students attend Crest Middle?
Crest Middle has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelby, NC. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Crest Middle?
64.7% of students at Crest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crest Middle is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Shelby, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crest Middle?
Crest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Crest Middle rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Crest Middle ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Shelby, 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 Shelby on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Besides Crest Middle, Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Crest High (1,098 students), and Burns High (928 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.