- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamlet, NC
Hamlet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hamlet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370387001551
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamlet Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hamlet · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamlet Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlet Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hamlet Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370387001551 · Hamlet, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 14.8:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Hamlet Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hamlet Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- This school 399
Hamlet Middle
399 students
What this shows Hamlet Middle reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamlet Middle compares
Hamlet 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$12,661
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Hamlet Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamlet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamlet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hamlet Middle
How many students attend Hamlet Middle?
Hamlet Middle has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamlet, NC. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlet Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Hamlet Middle?
99.3% of students at Hamlet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamlet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hamlet Middle is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Hamlet, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamlet Middle?
Hamlet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hamlet Middle rank among public schools in Hamlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlet Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, 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 Hamlet on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Hamlet Middle, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.