- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salisbury, NC
Knox Middle
Federal NCES profile for Knox Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370405002252
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405002252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
514 on latest CCD 370405002252 · Salisbury, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 15.6:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 middle schools in Salisbury. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Knox Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school
Knox Middle
514 students
What this shows Knox Middle reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Middle compares
Knox Middle vs North Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Salisbury
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Middle
How many students attend Knox Middle?
Knox Middle has 514 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salisbury, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Knox Middle?
94.9% of students at Knox Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Middle?
Knox Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Knox Middle rank among middle schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Knox Middle, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.