- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newton Grove, NC
Hobbton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hobbton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370414000939
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobbton Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Newton Grove · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobbton Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbton Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newton Grove, NC.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414000939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hobbton Middle held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370414000939 · Newton Grove, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 16.5:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway High (726 students)
Hobbton Middle held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hobbton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway High
Midway High
726 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
584 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
539 students
- Salemburg Elem
Salemburg Elementary
502 students
- Union High
Union High
494 students
- This school
Hobbton Middle
428 students
What this shows Hobbton Middle reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobbton Middle compares
Hobbton 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$12,239
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
White 25.0%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Hobbton Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sampson County Schools reports $12,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hobbton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobbton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hobbton Middle
How many students attend Hobbton Middle?
Hobbton Middle has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newton Grove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobbton Middle is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hobbton Middle?
99.3% of students at Hobbton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobbton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hobbton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Newton Grove, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobbton Middle?
Hobbton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hobbton Middle rank among public schools in Newton Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbton Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newton Grove, 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 Sampson County Schools?
Besides Hobbton Middle, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 students), Midway Middle (584 students), and Midway Elementary (539 students). See the Sampson County Schools district page for the complete list.