Enrollment
612
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J E Holmes Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at J E Holmes Middle
J E Holmes Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Eden, North Carolina, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 530 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #490, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 612 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 172 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 612 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students) and John M Morehead High (771 students) alongside J E Holmes Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J E Holmes Middle compares
J E Holmes Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Schools, which includes J E Holmes Middle.
$12,295
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 60.4%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J E Holmes Middle a good school?
J E Holmes Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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