Enrollment
755
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Concord, NC
J N Fries Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for J N Fries Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370053002260
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J N Fries Magnet School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J N Fries Magnet School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J N Fries Magnet School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J N Fries Magnet School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at J N Fries Magnet School
J N Fries Magnet School is a mid-sized middle school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Concord's middle schools, it stands alongside Harris Road Middle (1,368 students): J N Fries Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 20.4:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside J N Fries Magnet School.
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 N Fries Magnet School compares
J N Fries Magnet School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 38.9%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, J N Fries Magnet School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes J N Fries Magnet School.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 N Fries Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J N Fries Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Concord
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harris Road Middle
Standard public school
1,368 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
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
Concord Middle
Standard public school
583 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J N Fries Magnet School
How many students attend J N Fries Magnet School?
J N Fries Magnet School has 755 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J N Fries Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at J N Fries Magnet School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J N Fries Magnet School?
37.9% of students at J N Fries Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J N Fries Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at J N Fries Magnet School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J N Fries Magnet School?
J N Fries Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 N Fries Magnet School rank among middle schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, J N Fries Magnet School ranks #2 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.
Is J N Fries Magnet School a good school?
J N Fries Magnet School earns 46/100 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 Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides J N Fries Magnet School, 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.
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