Enrollment
600
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myrtle Grove Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myrtle Grove Middle
Myrtle Grove Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Wilmington, North Carolina, enrolling 600 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 600 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wilmington's middle schools, it stands alongside Charles P Murray Middle (907 students): Myrtle Grove Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 17.1:1).
New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students) and John T Hoggard High (2,082 students) alongside Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove Middle compares
Myrtle Grove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Hanover County Schools, which includes Myrtle Grove Middle.
$13,724
Per student
+14%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 51.7%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Myrtle Grove Middle a good school?
Myrtle Grove Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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