Enrollment
501
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Asheboro, NC
North Asheboro Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Asheboro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370024000069
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Asheboro Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Asheboro Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Asheboro Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Asheboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370024000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Asheboro Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Asheboro Middle
North Asheboro Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 501 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Asheboro's middle schools, it stands alongside South Asheboro Middle (491 students): North Asheboro Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.3:1).
Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students) and Balfour Elementary (558 students) alongside North Asheboro 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 North Asheboro Middle compares
North Asheboro 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$12,643
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
White 20.2%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, North Asheboro 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 Asheboro City Schools, which includes North Asheboro Middle.
$12,643
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 North Asheboro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balfour Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Asheboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindley Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Asheboro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Asheboro
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Asheboro Middle
How many students attend North Asheboro Middle?
North Asheboro Middle has 501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Asheboro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Asheboro Middle is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 North Asheboro Middle?
76.6% of students at North Asheboro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Asheboro Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Asheboro Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Asheboro Middle?
North Asheboro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 North Asheboro Middle rank among middle schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, North Asheboro Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Asheboro, 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 Asheboro on the city page.
Is North Asheboro Middle a good school?
North Asheboro Middle earns 30/100 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 Asheboro City Schools?
Besides North Asheboro Middle, Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students), Balfour Elementary (558 students), and South Asheboro Middle (491 students). See the Asheboro City Schools district page for the complete list.
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