- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, NC
New Bridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Bridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370345002402
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Bridge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Bridge Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Bridge Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345002402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
New Bridge Middle shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370345002402 · Jacksonville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 17.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
New Bridge Middle shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Bridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school 482
New Bridge Middle
482 students
What this shows New Bridge Middle reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Bridge Middle compares
New Bridge 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$11,056
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, New Bridge Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Bridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Bridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jacksonville Commons Middle
Standard public school
918 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hunters Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northwoods Park Middle
Standard public school
633 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Bridge Middle
How many students attend New Bridge Middle?
New Bridge Middle has 482 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bridge Middle is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Bridge Middle?
34.7% of students at New Bridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Bridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Bridge Middle is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Bridge Middle?
New Bridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 New Bridge Middle rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, New Bridge Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides New Bridge Middle, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.