- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raleigh, NC
Ligon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ligon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472001872
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ligon Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 17
- middle schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ligon Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ligon Middle ranks #5 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ligon Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370472001872 · Raleigh, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 16:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Ligon Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ligon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 959
Ligon Middle
959 students
What this shows Ligon Middle reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ligon Middle compares
Ligon 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,691
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
289
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Ligon Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ligon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ligon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Raleigh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Millbrook Middle
Standard public school
1,164 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Oberlin Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Middle
Standard public school
1,011 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
River Bend Middle
Standard public school
995 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Dillard Drive Middle
Standard public school
977 students 15:1 students per teacher
Carnage Middle
Standard public school
924 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 (~959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ligon Middle
How many students attend Ligon Middle?
Ligon Middle has 959 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raleigh, NC. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ligon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ligon Middle is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ligon Middle?
28.9% of students at Ligon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ligon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ligon Middle is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ligon Middle?
Ligon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Ligon Middle rank among middle schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Ligon Middle ranks #5 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Ligon Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.