- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Airy, NC
Mount Airy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mount Airy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370321001340
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Airy Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Airy Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Airy Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Mount Airy, NC.
School address
District: Mount Airy City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370321001340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Mount Airy Middle held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370321001340 · Mount Airy, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 13.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Airy High (620 students)
Mount Airy Middle held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mount Airy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Airy Hig
Mount Airy High
620 students
- Bruce H. Tharr
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
432 students
- This school
Mount Airy Middle
395 students
- Jones Intermed
Jones Intermediate
339 students
What this shows Mount Airy Middle reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Airy Middle compares
Mount Airy Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$13,250
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Mount Airy Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Airy City Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Airy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bruce H. Tharrington Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Airy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Mount Airy
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Airy Middle
How many students attend Mount Airy Middle?
Mount Airy Middle has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Airy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy Middle is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Airy Middle?
55.3% of students at Mount Airy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Airy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mount Airy Middle is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Airy Middle?
Mount Airy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mount Airy Middle rank among middle schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Airy Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Mount Airy, 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 Mount Airy on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Airy City Schools?
Besides Mount Airy Middle, Mount Airy City Schools also operates Mount Airy High (620 students), Bruce H. Tharrington Primary (432 students), and Jones Intermediate (339 students). See the Mount Airy City Schools district page for the complete list.