- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton Grove, NC
Midway High
Federal NCES profile for Midway High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370414001676
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Newton Grove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newton Grove, NC.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Midway High held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370414001676 · Newton Grove, NC High · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 16.5:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway Middle (584 students)
Midway High held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midway High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Midway High
726 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
584 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
539 students
- Salemburg Elem
Salemburg Elementary
502 students
- Union High
Union High
494 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
475 students
What this shows Midway High reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway High compares
Midway High 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$12,239
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Midway High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sampson County Schools reports $12,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midway High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Newton Grove
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Midway High
How many students attend Midway High?
Midway High has 726 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton Grove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway High?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway High is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway High?
99.6% of students at Midway High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway High?
The largest demographic group at Midway High is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Newton Grove, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway High?
Midway High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Midway High rank among public schools in Newton Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newton Grove, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sampson County Schools?
Besides Midway High, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway Middle (584 students), Midway Elementary (539 students), and Salemburg Elementary (502 students). See the Sampson County Schools district page for the complete list.