- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cameron, NC
New Century Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Century Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370309002329
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Century Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Century Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Century Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cameron, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309002329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
New Century Middle held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370309002329 · Cameron, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 16.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
New Century Middle held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
New Century Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- This school 602
New Century Middle
602 students
What this shows New Century Middle reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Century Middle compares
New Century 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$11,374
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 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, New Century Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Century Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Century Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Century Middle
How many students attend New Century Middle?
New Century Middle has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cameron, NC. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Century Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Century Middle is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Century Middle?
28.6% of students at New Century 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 Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Century Middle is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Cameron, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Century Middle?
New Century Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, New Century Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cameron, 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 Moore County Schools?
Besides New Century Middle, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.