- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, NC
John W Dillard Academy
Federal NCES profile for John W Dillard Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370399002307
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W Dillard Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John W Dillard Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W Dillard Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Madison, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399002307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
John W Dillard Academy shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370399002307 · Madison, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
John W Dillard Academy shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John W Dillard Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- This school 256
John W Dillard Academy
256 students
What this shows John W Dillard Academy reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W Dillard Academy compares
John W Dillard Academy 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▼ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,373
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, John W Dillard Academy is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John W Dillard Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W Dillard Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Madison
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about John W Dillard Academy
How many students attend John W Dillard Academy?
John W Dillard Academy has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, NC. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Dillard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Dillard Academy is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W Dillard Academy?
63.0% of students at John W Dillard Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W Dillard Academy?
The largest demographic group at John W Dillard Academy is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Madison, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Dillard Academy?
John W Dillard Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 W Dillard Academy rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, John W Dillard Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Madison, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides John W Dillard Academy, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.