Enrollment
748
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flat Rock Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flat Rock Middle
Flat Rock Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in East Flat Rock, North Carolina, enrolling 748 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.0% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #175.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 748 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students) and North Henderson High (1,052 students) alongside Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock Middle compares
Flat Rock 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,469
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County Schools, which includes Flat Rock Middle.
$11,469
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.9%
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 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Flat Rock on the city page.
Is Flat Rock Middle a good school?
Flat Rock Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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