- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nashville, NC
Nash Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nash Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370327001345
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nash Central Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nash Central Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nash Central Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nashville, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327001345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Nash Central Middle held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370327001345 · Nashville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 15.6:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Nash Central Middle held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Nash Central Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school
Nash Central Middle
531 students
What this shows Nash Central Middle reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nash Central Middle compares
Nash Central 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▼ 7% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$12,350
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Nash Central Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nash Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nash Central Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nash Central Middle
How many students attend Nash Central Middle?
Nash Central Middle has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nash Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nash Central Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Nash Central Middle?
61.3% of students at Nash Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nash Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nash Central Middle is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Nashville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nash Central Middle?
Nash Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Nash Central Middle rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nash Central Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nashville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Nash Central Middle, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.