- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garner, NC
East Garner Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Garner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472001853
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Garner Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Garner Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Garner Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Garner, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
East Garner Middle shrank from 1,186 students in 2022-23 to 1,101 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 370472001853 · Garner, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,109 enr · 13.9:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
East Garner Middle shrank from 1,186 students in 2022-23 to 1,101 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Garner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school
East Garner Middle
1,109 students
What this shows East Garner Middle reports 1,109 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Garner Middle compares
East Garner 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▼ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,109 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,109
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$11,691
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 13.3%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, East Garner Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Garner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Garner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Garner
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 (~1,109 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Garner Middle
How many students attend East Garner Middle?
East Garner Middle has 1,109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garner, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,186 (2022-23) → 1,101 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Garner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Garner Middle is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Garner Middle?
63.3% of students at East Garner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Garner Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Garner Middle is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Garner, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Garner Middle?
East Garner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 East Garner Middle rank among middle schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, East Garner Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Garner, 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 Garner on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides East Garner Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.