- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, NC
New Century International Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Century International Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001103248
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Century International Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 12
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Century International Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Century International Middle ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001103248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
New Century International Middle held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370001103248 · Fayetteville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 13.4:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
New Century International Middle held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Century International Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 362
New Century International Middle
362 students
What this shows New Century International Middle reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Century International Middle compares
New Century International 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,118
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.7%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, New Century International Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Century International Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Century International Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mac Williams Middle
Standard public school
1,109 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
John R Griffin Middle
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Douglas Byrd Middle
Standard public school
855 students 14:1 students per teacher
Westover Middle
Standard public school
768 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
R Max Abbott Middle
Standard public school
704 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest Middle
Standard public school
703 students 15.3:1 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Century International Middle
How many students attend New Century International Middle?
New Century International Middle has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century International Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century International Middle is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 New Century International Middle?
49.9% of students at New Century International Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Century International Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Century International Middle is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Century International Middle?
New Century International Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Century International Middle rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, New Century International Middle ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides New Century International Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.