- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Concord, NC
Harris Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harris Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370053002625
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Road Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Road Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Road Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Harris Road Middle shrank from 1,235 students in 2022-23 to 1,167 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 370053002625 · Concord, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,368 enr · 20.4:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Harris Road Middle shrank from 1,235 students in 2022-23 to 1,167 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harris Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- This school
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- Jay M Robinson
Jay M Robinson High
1,210 students
What this shows Harris Road Middle reports 1,368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris Road Middle compares
Harris Road 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 80% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,368
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,749
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.3%
White 30.9%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Harris Road Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harris Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jay M Robinson High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Concord
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harold E. Winkler Middle
Standard public school
1,094 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Roberta Road Middle
Standard public school
906 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
C C Griffin Middle
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
J N Fries Magnet School
Standard public school
755 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Concord Middle
Standard public school
583 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harris Road Middle
How many students attend Harris Road Middle?
Harris Road Middle has 1,368 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Concord, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,235 (2022-23) → 1,167 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Road Middle is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harris Road Middle?
13.2% of students at Harris Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harris Road Middle is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Road Middle?
Harris Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Road Middle rank among middle schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Road Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Concord, 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 Concord on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Harris Road Middle, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.