Enrollment
726
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370414001676
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Newton Grove · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midway High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midway High
Midway High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Newton Grove, North Carolina, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 726 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 436 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% 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: 216 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 726 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newton Grove's high schools, it stands alongside Hobbton High (467 students): Midway High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 16.1:1).
Sampson County Schools also operates Midway Middle (584 students) and Midway Elementary (539 students) alongside Midway High.
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 Midway High compares
Midway High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,503
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sampson County Schools, which includes Midway High.
$12,503
Per student
+4%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 59.9%
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 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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newton Grove on the city page.
Is Midway High a good school?
Midway High earns 33/100 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 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.
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