- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leland, NC
Leland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370042000123
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leland Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Leland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leland 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, Leland Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Leland, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Leland Middle held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370042000123 · Leland, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 17.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick High (1,620 students)
Leland Middle held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Leland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick High
1,620 students
- West Brunswick
West Brunswick High
1,466 students
- South Brunswic
South Brunswick High
1,154 students
- Belville Eleme
Belville Elementary
812 students
- This school
Leland Middle
806 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
738 students
What this shows Leland Middle reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leland Middle compares
Leland 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 | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
40.3%
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
$13,088
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Leland Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brunswick County Schools reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leland Middle
How many students attend Leland Middle?
Leland Middle has 806 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leland, NC. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leland 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 Leland Middle?
99.6% of students at Leland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leland Middle is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Leland, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leland Middle?
Leland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Leland Middle rank among public schools in Leland?
By Resource Investment Index, Leland Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Leland, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leland on the city page.
What other schools are in Brunswick County Schools?
Besides Leland Middle, Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students), West Brunswick High (1,466 students), and South Brunswick High (1,154 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.