- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocky Mount, NC
G R Edwards Middle
Federal NCES profile for G R Edwards Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370327000736
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G R Edwards Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
G R Edwards Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G R Edwards Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
G R Edwards Middle grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 370327000736 · Rocky Mount, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 28.7:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
G R Edwards Middle grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
G R Edwards Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school
G R Edwards Middle
632 students
What this shows G R Edwards Middle reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How G R Edwards Middle compares
G R Edwards Middle is a growing 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 | 28.7:1 | ▲ 82% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,350
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 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
White 4.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, G R Edwards Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G R Edwards Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G R Edwards Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Rocky Mount
3 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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about G R Edwards Middle
How many students attend G R Edwards Middle?
G R Edwards Middle has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G R Edwards Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G R Edwards Middle is 28.7:1, which is 82% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G R Edwards Middle?
88.0% of students at G R Edwards Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G R Edwards Middle?
The largest demographic group at G R Edwards Middle is African American at 80.4% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G R Edwards Middle?
G R Edwards Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 G R Edwards Middle rank among middle schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, G R Edwards Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides G R Edwards Middle, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.