- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Midway Middle grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 370414002481 · Dunn, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway High (726 students)
Midway Middle grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Midway Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway High
Midway High
726 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midway Middle compares
Midway Middle is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,239
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), up 51.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.