Enrollment
1,323
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waxhaw, NC
Cuthbertson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cuthbertson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370462003095
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuthbertson Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Waxhaw · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuthbertson Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuthbertson Middle ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462003095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cuthbertson Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cuthbertson Middle
Cuthbertson Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Waxhaw, North Carolina, enrolling 1,323 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 94% of North Carolina schools and 42% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,323 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waxhaw's middle schools, it stands alongside Marvin Ridge Middle (1,277 students): Cuthbertson Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students) and Weddington High (1,899 students) alongside Cuthbertson 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 Cuthbertson Middle compares
Cuthbertson 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 86% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,323
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$11,010
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 66.1%
Asian 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Cuthbertson 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 Union County Public Schools, which includes Cuthbertson Middle.
$11,010
Per student
-8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 55.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Cuthbertson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuthbertson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Waxhaw
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cuthbertson Middle
How many students attend Cuthbertson Middle?
Cuthbertson Middle has 1,323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waxhaw, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuthbertson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuthbertson Middle is 22.4:1, which is 42% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cuthbertson Middle?
9.2% of students at Cuthbertson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuthbertson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cuthbertson Middle is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Waxhaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuthbertson Middle?
Cuthbertson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Cuthbertson Middle rank among public schools in Waxhaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuthbertson Middle ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Waxhaw, 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 Waxhaw on the city page.
Is Cuthbertson Middle a good school?
Cuthbertson Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. 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 Union County Public Schools?
Besides Cuthbertson Middle, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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