- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eden, NC
J E Holmes Middle
Federal NCES profile for J E Holmes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370399001069
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J E Holmes Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Eden · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J E Holmes Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J E Holmes Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Eden, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
J E Holmes Middle shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370399001069 · Eden, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 16.5:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
J E Holmes Middle shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J E Holmes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- This school
J E Holmes Middle
612 students
What this shows J E Holmes Middle reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How J E Holmes Middle compares
J E Holmes 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
43.1%
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
$12,373
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 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, J E Holmes Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J E Holmes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J E Holmes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about J E Holmes Middle
How many students attend J E Holmes Middle?
J E Holmes Middle has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Holmes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Holmes 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 J E Holmes Middle?
99.4% of students at J E Holmes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J E Holmes Middle?
The largest demographic group at J E Holmes Middle is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Eden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J E Holmes Middle?
J E Holmes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 J E Holmes Middle rank among public schools in Eden?
By Resource Investment Index, J E Holmes Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Eden, 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 Eden on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides J E Holmes Middle, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.