- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raleigh, NC
Neuse River Middle
Federal NCES profile for Neuse River Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472002255
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neuse River Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #12 of 17
- middle schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Neuse River Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neuse River Middle ranks #12 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Neuse River Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370472002255 · Raleigh, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 12.9:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Neuse River Middle held near 907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.6 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Neuse River Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 877
Neuse River Middle
877 students
What this shows Neuse River Middle reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neuse River Middle compares
Neuse River 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 264 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
African American 32.6%
White 12.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Neuse River Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neuse River Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neuse River Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Raleigh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Millbrook Middle
Standard public school
1,164 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Oberlin Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Middle
Standard public school
1,011 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
River Bend Middle
Standard public school
995 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Dillard Drive Middle
Standard public school
977 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ligon Middle
Standard public school
959 students 16:1 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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neuse River Middle
How many students attend Neuse River Middle?
Neuse River Middle has 877 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raleigh, NC. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 907 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neuse River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Neuse River Middle is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Neuse River Middle?
69.1% of students at Neuse River Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neuse River Middle?
The largest demographic group at Neuse River Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neuse River Middle?
Neuse River Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Neuse River Middle rank among middle schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Neuse River Middle ranks #12 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Neuse River Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.