- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cuthbertson Middle held near 1,347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370462003095 · Waxhaw, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,323 enr · 22.4:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Cuthbertson Middle held near 1,347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cuthbertson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Cuthbertson Middle
1,323 students
What this shows Cuthbertson Middle reports 1,323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuthbertson Middle compares
Cuthbertson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,899
- 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.
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 (~1,323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,344 (2022-23) → 1,347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.