Enrollment
632
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G R Edwards Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at G R Edwards Middle
G R Edwards Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, enrolling 632 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.7:1 is larger than about 98% of North Carolina schools and 82% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 567 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #535, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 632 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 166 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 632 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rocky Mount's middle schools, it stands alongside Rocky Mount Middle (692 students): G R Edwards Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (28.7:1 vs 33:1).
Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students) and Northern Nash High (1,035 students) alongside G R Edwards 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 G R Edwards Middle compares
G R Edwards 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nash County Public Schools, which includes G R Edwards Middle.
$12,090
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 25.1%
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 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
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is G R Edwards Middle a good school?
G R Edwards Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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