Enrollment
319
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goldsboro, NC
Dillard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dillard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370488000398
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dillard Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dillard Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dillard Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dillard Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dillard Middle
Dillard Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 371 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 430 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 319 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Goldsboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Eastern Wayne Middle (427 students): Dillard Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.1:1).
Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students) and Southern Wayne High (1,007 students) alongside Dillard 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 Dillard Middle compares
Dillard 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.2%
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
$11,752
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
233
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 73.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 134.8 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
African American 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Dillard 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 Wayne County Public Schools, which includes Dillard Middle.
$11,752
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 60.6%
Federal 28.0%
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 Dillard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dillard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Goldsboro
2 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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dillard Middle
How many students attend Dillard Middle?
Dillard Middle has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillard Middle is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dillard Middle?
99.1% of students at Dillard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dillard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dillard Middle is African American at 84.6% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dillard Middle?
Dillard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dillard Middle rank among middle schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Dillard Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro on the city page.
Is Dillard Middle a good school?
Dillard Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Dillard Middle, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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