- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilson, NC
Forest Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370502002191
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hills Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #18 of 20
- public schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hills Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills Middle ranks #18 of 20 public schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Forest Hills Middle shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 370502002191 · Wilson, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 18.7:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Forest Hills Middle shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forest Hills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- This school
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- Rock Ridge Ele
Rock Ridge Elementary
476 students
What this shows Forest Hills Middle reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hills Middle compares
Forest Hills 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
White 12.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Forest Hills Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Wilson
1 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills Middle
How many students attend Forest Hills Middle?
Forest Hills Middle has 654 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Middle is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Hills Middle?
92.7% of students at Forest Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hills Middle is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hills Middle?
Forest Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Forest Hills Middle rank among public schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills Middle ranks #18 of 20 public schools in Wilson, 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 Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Forest Hills Middle, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Beddingfield High (653 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.