- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Matthews, NC
Mint Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mint Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370297002677
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mint Hill Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Matthews · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mint Hill Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mint Hill Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Matthews, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Mint Hill Middle shrank from 944 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 370297002677 · Matthews, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 17.9:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Mint Hill Middle shrank from 944 students in 2022-23 to 869 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mint Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 878
Mint Hill Middle
878 students
What this shows Mint Hill Middle reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mint Hill Middle compares
Mint Hill Middle is a shrinking 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 26.7%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Mint Hill Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mint Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mint Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Matthews
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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mint Hill Middle
How many students attend Mint Hill Middle?
Mint Hill Middle has 878 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Matthews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mint Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mint Hill Middle is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mint Hill Middle?
36.1% of students at Mint Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mint Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mint Hill Middle is White at 31.4% of enrollment, in Matthews, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mint Hill Middle?
Mint Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mint Hill Middle rank among middle schools in Matthews?
By Resource Investment Index, Mint Hill Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Matthews, 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 Matthews on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Mint Hill Middle, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.