- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spruce Pine, NC
Harris Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harris Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370300001296
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Spruce Pine · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Spruce Pine, NC.
School address
District: Mitchell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370300001296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Harris Middle shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370300001296 · Spruce Pine, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.9:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High (482 students)
Harris Middle shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harris Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High
482 students
- Greenlee Prima
Greenlee Primary
246 students
- This school
Harris Middle
236 students
- Deyton Element
Deyton Elementary
219 students
- Bowman Middle
Bowman Middle
202 students
- Gouge Elementa 144
Gouge Elementary
144 students
What this shows Harris Middle reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris Middle compares
Harris Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mitchell County Schools reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harris Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenlee Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deyton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gouge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harris Middle
How many students attend Harris Middle?
Harris Middle has 236 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spruce Pine, NC. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Middle is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Harris Middle?
57.6% of students at Harris Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Middle?
Harris Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Harris Middle rank among public schools in Spruce Pine?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Spruce Pine, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mitchell County Schools?
Besides Harris Middle, Mitchell County Schools also operates Mitchell High (482 students), Greenlee Primary (246 students), and Deyton Elementary (219 students). See the Mitchell County Schools district page for the complete list.