- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granite Falls, NC
Granite Falls Middle
Federal NCES profile for Granite Falls Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370058000229
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Falls Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Falls Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Granite Falls, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Granite Falls Middle held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370058000229 · Granite Falls, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 15.2:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Granite Falls Middle held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Granite Falls Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- This school
Granite Falls Middle
518 students
What this shows Granite Falls Middle reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Falls Middle compares
Granite Falls 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$12,066
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Granite Falls Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granite Falls Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Falls Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granite Falls Middle
How many students attend Granite Falls Middle?
Granite Falls Middle has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granite Falls, NC. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls Middle is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Granite Falls Middle?
50.1% of students at Granite Falls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Falls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Granite Falls Middle is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Falls Middle?
Granite Falls Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Granite Falls Middle rank among public schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls Middle ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Granite Falls, 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 Granite Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Granite Falls Middle, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.