- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmington, NC
Myrtle Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Grove 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 370333002212
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Grove Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Grove Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Grove Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Myrtle Grove Middle shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 370333002212 · Wilmington, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 14.6:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Myrtle Grove Middle shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 597 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Myrtle Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 600
Myrtle Grove Middle
600 students
What this shows Myrtle Grove Middle reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myrtle Grove Middle compares
Myrtle Grove 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$13,808
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Myrtle Grove Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Myrtle Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Wilmington
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Charles P Murray Middle
Standard public school
907 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Roland-Grise Middle
Standard public school
878 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
M C S Noble Middle
Standard public school
690 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Williston Middle
Standard public school
666 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Emma B Trask Middle
Standard public school
611 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Grove Middle
How many students attend Myrtle Grove Middle?
Myrtle Grove Middle has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove Middle is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Myrtle Grove Middle?
50.5% of students at Myrtle Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Grove Middle is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Grove Middle?
Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove Middle rank among middle schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Grove Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Myrtle Grove Middle, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.