- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver, NC
North Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370268002470
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lincoln Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lincoln Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lincoln Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Denver, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268002470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
North Lincoln Middle held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 370268002470 · Denver, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 18:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
North Lincoln Middle held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Lincoln Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- This school
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- West Lincoln H
West Lincoln High
731 students
What this shows North Lincoln Middle reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lincoln Middle compares
North Lincoln 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 62% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,722
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, North Lincoln Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lincoln Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lincoln High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lincoln Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~774 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lincoln Middle
How many students attend North Lincoln Middle?
North Lincoln Middle has 774 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver, NC. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lincoln Middle is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lincoln Middle?
25.1% of students at North Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lincoln Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Lincoln Middle is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Denver, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lincoln Middle?
North Lincoln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Lincoln Middle rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lincoln Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Denver, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides North Lincoln Middle, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.