- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Dillard Middle shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 370488000398 · Goldsboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.9:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Dillard Middle shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dillard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school 319
Dillard Middle
319 students
What this shows Dillard Middle reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dillard Middle compares
Dillard Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,267
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
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.
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
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,007
- 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.
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 (~319 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.