Enrollment
1,109
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, NC
Mac Williams Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mac Williams Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001101832
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mac Williams Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #12 of 12
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mac Williams Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mac Williams Middle ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001101832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mac Williams Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mac Williams Middle
Mac Williams Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,109 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,109 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% 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: 319 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,109 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fayetteville's middle schools, it stands alongside John R Griffin Middle (1,024 students): Mac Williams Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 16.5:1).
Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students) and Pine Forest High (1,551 students) alongside Mac Williams 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 Mac Williams Middle compares
Mac Williams 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,109 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,109
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 45.5%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Mac Williams Middle is more 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 Mac Williams 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 Mac Williams Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mac Williams 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.
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
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Standard public school
605 students 15.5:1 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 (~1,109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mac Williams Middle
How many students attend Mac Williams Middle?
Mac Williams Middle has 1,109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mac Williams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mac Williams Middle is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mac Williams Middle?
52.9% of students at Mac Williams Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mac Williams Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mac Williams Middle is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mac Williams Middle?
Mac Williams Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mac Williams Middle rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mac Williams Middle ranks #12 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 Mac Williams Middle a good school?
Mac Williams Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. 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 Mac Williams 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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