- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocky Mount, NC
J W Parker Middle
Federal NCES profile for J W Parker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370327000752
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Parker Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Parker Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Parker Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327000752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
J W Parker Middle held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370327000752 · Rocky Mount, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
J W Parker Middle held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J W Parker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school 255
J W Parker Middle
255 students
What this shows J W Parker Middle reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Parker Middle compares
J W Parker 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.4%
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
$12,350
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 65.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 113.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Parker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Parker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Rocky Mount
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Parker Middle
How many students attend J W Parker Middle?
J W Parker Middle has 255 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Parker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Parker Middle is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J W Parker Middle?
92.2% of students at J W Parker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Parker Middle?
J W Parker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 W Parker Middle rank among middle schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Parker Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides J W Parker Middle, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.