- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, NC
Hunters Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hunters Creek 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 370345002272
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunters Creek Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunters 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, Hunters Creek Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345002272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Hunters Creek Middle held near 888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370345002272 · Jacksonville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 17.8:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Hunters Creek Middle held near 888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hunters Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school
Hunters Creek Middle
856 students
What this shows Hunters Creek Middle reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunters Creek Middle compares
Hunters 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 | 47.0% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
32.2%
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
$11,056
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Hunters Creek Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hunters Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunters Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jacksonville Commons Middle
Standard public school
918 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Northwoods Park Middle
Standard public school
633 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
New Bridge Middle
Standard public school
482 students 17.2:1 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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Creek Middle
How many students attend Hunters Creek Middle?
Hunters Creek Middle has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters 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 Hunters Creek Middle?
47.0% of students at Hunters Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunters Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hunters Creek Middle is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunters Creek Middle?
Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Creek Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Hunters Creek Middle, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.