Enrollment
584
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunn, NC
Midway Middle
Federal NCES profile for Midway Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370414002481
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midway Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Dunn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Midway Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Dunn, NC.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midway Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midway Middle
Midway Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dunn, North Carolina, enrolling 584 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 584 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 550 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #522, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 584 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% 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: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 584 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Dunn's middle schools, it stands alongside Coats-Erwin Middle (589 students): Midway Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 17.3:1).
Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 students) and Midway Elementary (539 students) alongside Midway 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 Midway Middle compares
Midway 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.5%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Midway 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 Sampson County Schools, which includes Midway Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midway Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 middle schools in Dunn
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Midway Middle
How many students attend Midway Middle?
Midway Middle has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunn, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Midway Middle is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midway Middle?
99.5% of students at Midway Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midway Middle?
The largest demographic group at Midway Middle is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Dunn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midway Middle?
Midway Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Midway Middle rank among middle schools in Dunn?
By Resource Investment Index, Midway Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Dunn, 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 Dunn on the city page.
Is Midway Middle a good school?
Midway Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Sampson County Schools?
Besides Midway Middle, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 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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