Enrollment
435
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barco, NC
Currituck County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Currituck County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370108000451
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Currituck County Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Barco · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Currituck County Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Currituck County Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Barco, NC.
School address
District: Currituck County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370108000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Currituck County Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Currituck County Middle
Currituck County Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Barco, North Carolina, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 435 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 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 435 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Currituck County Schools also operates Currituck County High (1,061 students) and Moyock Elementary (740 students) alongside Currituck County 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 Currituck County Middle compares
Currituck County 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$11,948
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 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 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Currituck County 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 Currituck County Schools, which includes Currituck County Middle.
$11,948
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 55.9%
Federal 13.4%
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 Currituck County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currituck County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moyock Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moyock Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawboro Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Jp Knapp Ech (I)School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Currituck County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 30.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Currituck County Middle
How many students attend Currituck County Middle?
Currituck County Middle has 435 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barco, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Currituck County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Currituck County Middle is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Currituck County Middle?
41.7% of students at Currituck County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Currituck County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Currituck County Middle is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Barco, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Currituck County Middle?
Currituck County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Currituck County Middle rank among public schools in Barco?
By Resource Investment Index, Currituck County Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Barco, 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 Barco on the city page.
Is Currituck County Middle a good school?
Currituck County Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Currituck County Schools?
Besides Currituck County Middle, Currituck County Schools also operates Currituck County High (1,061 students), Moyock Elementary (740 students), and Moyock Middle (635 students). See the Currituck County Schools district page for the complete list.
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