- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Mendenhall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mendenhall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192000787
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendenhall Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #12 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendenhall Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall Middle ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mendenhall Middle held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370192000787 · Greensboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 24.5:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Mendenhall Middle held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mendenhall Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school
Mendenhall Middle
905 students
What this shows Mendenhall Middle reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendenhall Middle compares
Mendenhall 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 55% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,897
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
White 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Mendenhall Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendenhall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mendenhall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Greensboro
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kiser Middle
Standard public school
1,074 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northwest Guilford Middle
Standard public school
915 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Southeast Guilford Middle
Standard public school
826 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Middle
Standard public school
780 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Western Guilford Middle
Standard public school
731 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Kernodle Middle
Standard public school
707 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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mendenhall Middle
How many students attend Mendenhall Middle?
Mendenhall Middle has 905 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendenhall Middle is 24.5:1, which is 55% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendenhall Middle?
57.5% of students at Mendenhall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendenhall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mendenhall Middle is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendenhall Middle?
Mendenhall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Mendenhall Middle rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendenhall Middle ranks #12 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Mendenhall Middle, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.