- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Flat Rock, NC
Flat Rock Middle
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370210000919
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in East Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Rock Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Flat Rock, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Flat Rock Middle held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 370210000919 · East Flat Rock, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 15.6:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Flat Rock Middle held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Henderson
West Henderson High
1,053 students
- North Henderso
North Henderson High
1,052 students
- East Henderson
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- Apple Valley M
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- This school
Flat Rock Middle
748 students
What this shows Flat Rock Middle reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock Middle compares
Flat Rock 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▼ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,579
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Flat Rock Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flat Rock Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock Middle
How many students attend Flat Rock Middle?
Flat Rock Middle has 748 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Flat Rock, NC. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Flat Rock Middle?
63.0% of students at Flat Rock Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock Middle?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock Middle is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in East Flat Rock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock Middle?
Flat Rock Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Flat Rock Middle rank among public schools in East Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Flat Rock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides Flat Rock Middle, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and East Henderson High (932 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.