- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thomasville, NC
Ledford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ledford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370114000470
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ledford Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ledford Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ledford Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ledford Middle held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 370114000470 · Thomasville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 17.1:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Ledford Middle held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ledford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school
Ledford Middle
651 students
What this shows Ledford Middle reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ledford Middle compares
Ledford 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$11,178
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Ledford Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ledford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ledford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Thomasville
2 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ledford Middle
How many students attend Ledford Middle?
Ledford Middle has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ledford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ledford Middle is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ledford Middle?
48.6% of students at Ledford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ledford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ledford Middle is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ledford Middle?
Ledford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ledford Middle rank among middle schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ledford Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Ledford Middle, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.