- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
J N Fries Magnet School shrank from 829 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-102 students YoY 370053002260 · Concord, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 16.1:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
J N Fries Magnet School shrank from 829 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J N Fries Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school
J N Fries Magnet School
755 students
What this shows J N Fries Magnet School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How J N Fries Magnet School compares
J N Fries Magnet School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,749
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
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.
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
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,671
- 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
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 (~755 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), down 102.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.