- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mac Williams Middle held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370001101832 · Fayetteville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,109 enr · 18.5:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Mac Williams Middle held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mac Williams Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school
Mac Williams Middle
1,109 students
What this shows Mac Williams Middle reports 1,109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mac Williams Middle compares
Mac Williams 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,118
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 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.
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
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,551
- 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
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 (~1,109 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,151 (2022-23) → 1,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.