- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Gray's Creek Middle held near 1,088 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 370001102574 · Hope Mills, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 17.8:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Gray's Creek Middle held near 1,088 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.7 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gray's Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school
Gray's Creek Middle
1,068 students
What this shows Gray's Creek Middle reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray's Creek Middle compares
Gray's Creek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,118
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
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.
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
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,551
- 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.
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 (~1,068 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,088 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.