Enrollment
1,024
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, NC
John R Griffin Middle
Federal NCES profile for John R Griffin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001102439
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Griffin Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 12
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John R Griffin Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R Griffin Middle ranks #5 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John R Griffin Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at John R Griffin Middle
John R Griffin Middle is a large middle school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,024 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,024 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #133.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 220 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,024 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fayetteville's middle schools, it stands alongside Mac Williams Middle (1,109 students): John R Griffin Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 18.5:1).
Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students) and Pine Forest High (1,551 students) alongside John R Griffin 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 John R Griffin Middle compares
John R Griffin 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 | 34.0% | ▼ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.5:1
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
30.1%
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
$12,412
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 33.7%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, John R Griffin 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 Cumberland County Schools, which includes John R Griffin Middle.
$12,412
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 57.7%
Federal 25.7%
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 John R Griffin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R Griffin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mac Williams Middle
Standard public school
1,109 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Douglas Byrd Middle
Standard public school
855 students 14:1 students per teacher
Westover Middle
Standard public school
768 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
R Max Abbott Middle
Standard public school
704 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest Middle
Standard public school
703 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Standard public school
605 students 15.5:1 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 (~1,024 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John R Griffin Middle
How many students attend John R Griffin Middle?
John R Griffin Middle has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Griffin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Griffin 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 John R Griffin Middle?
34.0% of students at John R Griffin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John R Griffin Middle?
The largest demographic group at John R Griffin Middle is White at 33.7% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Griffin Middle?
John R Griffin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 John R Griffin Middle rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, John R Griffin Middle ranks #5 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
Is John R Griffin Middle a good school?
John R Griffin Middle earns 40/100 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 Cumberland County Schools?
Besides John R Griffin Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.
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