Enrollment
557
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winchester, TN
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470129000399
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 557
- students enrolled
North Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Winchester, TN.
School address
District: Franklin County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470129000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle School
North Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Winchester, Tennessee, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 167 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 557 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Franklin County also operates Franklin Co High School (1,144 students) and Huntland School (631 students) alongside North Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 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
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, North Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes North Middle School.
$10,515
Per student
-3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 46.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntland School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Memorial School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decherd Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 557 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winchester, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Winchester, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Winchester, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is North Middle School a good school?
North Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. 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 Franklin County?
Besides North Middle School, Franklin County also operates Franklin Co High School (1,144 students), Huntland School (631 students), and Clark Memorial School (539 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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