- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Kernodle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kernodle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192002523
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kernodle Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kernodle Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kernodle Middle ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Kernodle Middle held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 370192002523 · Greensboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 18.1:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Kernodle Middle held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kernodle Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 707
Kernodle Middle
707 students
What this shows Kernodle Middle reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kernodle Middle compares
Kernodle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$12,897
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
African American 25.5%
Asian 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Kernodle Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kernodle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kernodle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Greensboro
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kiser Middle
Standard public school
1,074 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northwest Guilford Middle
Standard public school
915 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mendenhall Middle
Standard public school
905 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Southeast Guilford Middle
Standard public school
826 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Middle
Standard public school
780 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Western Guilford Middle
Standard public school
731 students 17.4:1 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 (~707 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kernodle Middle
How many students attend Kernodle Middle?
Kernodle Middle has 707 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kernodle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kernodle Middle is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kernodle Middle?
36.2% of students at Kernodle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kernodle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kernodle Middle is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kernodle Middle?
Kernodle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kernodle Middle rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kernodle Middle ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Kernodle Middle, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.