Enrollment
1,068
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hope Mills, NC
Gray's Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gray's Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001102574
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray's Creek Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hope Mills · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray's Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray's Creek Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hope Mills, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gray's Creek Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gray's Creek Middle
Gray's Creek Middle is a large middle school in Hope Mills, North Carolina, enrolling 1,068 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,068 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #239, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 285 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,068 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hope Mills's middle schools, it stands alongside South View Middle (614 students): Gray's Creek Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.3:1).
Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students) and Pine Forest High (1,551 students) alongside Gray's Creek 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 Gray's Creek Middle compares
Gray's Creek 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$12,412
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 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
White 44.2%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Gray's Creek Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County Schools, which includes Gray's Creek Middle.
$12,412
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 57.7%
Federal 25.7%
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 Gray's Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray's Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Hope Mills
2 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 (~1,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gray's Creek Middle
How many students attend Gray's Creek Middle?
Gray's Creek Middle has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hope Mills, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray's Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray's Creek Middle is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gray's Creek Middle?
46.0% of students at Gray's Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray's Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gray's Creek Middle is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Hope Mills, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray's Creek Middle?
Gray's Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Gray's Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Hope Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray's Creek Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hope Mills, 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 Hope Mills on the city page.
Is Gray's Creek Middle a good school?
Gray's Creek Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Gray's Creek Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.
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