Enrollment
531
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nash Central Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nash Central Middle
Nash Central Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Nashville, North Carolina, enrolling 531 students.
At 15.6:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 531 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #185.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (32%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 346 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 531 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students) and Northern Nash High (1,035 students) alongside Nash Central 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 Nash Central Middle compares
Nash Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nash County Public Schools, which includes Nash Central Middle.
$12,090
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 25.1%
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 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
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nashville on the city page.
Is Nash Central Middle a good school?
Nash Central Middle earns 41/100 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 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.
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