- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Four Oaks, NC
Four Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Four Oaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370237002304
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Four Oaks Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Four Oaks · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Four Oaks Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Four Oaks Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Four Oaks, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237002304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Four Oaks Middle held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370237002304 · Four Oaks, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 15.4:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Four Oaks Middle held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Four Oaks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 477
Four Oaks Middle
477 students
What this shows Four Oaks Middle reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Four Oaks Middle compares
Four Oaks 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▼ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$11,352
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Four Oaks Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Four Oaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Four Oaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Four Oaks Middle
How many students attend Four Oaks Middle?
Four Oaks Middle has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Four Oaks, NC. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Oaks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Oaks Middle is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Four Oaks Middle?
61.8% of students at Four Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Four Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Four Oaks Middle is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Four Oaks, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Oaks Middle?
Four Oaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Four Oaks Middle rank among public schools in Four Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Four Oaks Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Four Oaks, 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 Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Four Oaks Middle, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.