- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Kiser Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kiser Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192000782
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiser Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #11 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiser Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiser Middle ranks #11 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Kiser Middle held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370192000782 · Greensboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 19.5:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Kiser Middle held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kiser 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
Kiser Middle
1,074 students
What this shows Kiser Middle reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiser Middle compares
Kiser 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Kiser 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 Kiser 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiser 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.
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
Kernodle Middle
Standard public school
707 students 18.1:1 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 (~1,074 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiser Middle
How many students attend Kiser Middle?
Kiser Middle has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiser Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiser Middle is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiser Middle?
55.0% of students at Kiser Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiser Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kiser Middle is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiser Middle?
Kiser Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kiser Middle rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiser Middle ranks #11 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 Kiser 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.