Enrollment
605
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, NC
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Federal NCES profile for Luther Nick Jeralds Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001102123
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 12
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Nick Jeralds Middle ranks #5 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther Nick Jeralds Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, enrolling 605 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 529 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 340 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 605 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fayetteville's middle schools, it stands alongside Mac Williams Middle (1,109 students): Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 18.5:1).
Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students) and Pine Forest High (1,551 students) alongside Luther Nick Jeralds Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luther Nick Jeralds Middle compares
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.5%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.1%
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
$12,412
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
White 8.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County Schools, which includes Luther Nick Jeralds Middle.
$12,412
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 57.7%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Luther Nick Jeralds Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Nick Jeralds Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mac Williams Middle
Standard public school
1,109 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
John R Griffin Middle
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Douglas Byrd Middle
Standard public school
855 students 14:1 students per teacher
Westover Middle
Standard public school
768 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
R Max Abbott Middle
Standard public school
704 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest Middle
Standard public school
703 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
How many students attend Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is 15.5:1, which is 2% 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 Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
99.5% of students at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
The largest demographic group at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is African American at 68.4% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Luther Nick Jeralds Middle rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Nick Jeralds Middle ranks #5 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Luther Nick Jeralds Middle a good school?
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Luther Nick Jeralds Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.
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