- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
John R Griffin Middle held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370001102439 · Fayetteville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 16.5:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
John R Griffin Middle held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John R Griffin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school
John R Griffin Middle
1,024 students
What this shows John R Griffin Middle reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R Griffin Middle compares
John R Griffin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,118
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 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.
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
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,551
- 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
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 (~1,024 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,091 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.