- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spencer, NC
North Rowan Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Rowan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370405001626
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Rowan Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Rowan Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Rowan Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spencer, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
North Rowan Middle grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+28.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 370405001626 · Spencer, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 27:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
North Rowan Middle grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+28.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Rowan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school
North Rowan Middle
649 students
What this shows North Rowan Middle reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Rowan Middle compares
North Rowan Middle is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 71% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
27:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$12,141
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 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 15.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, North Rowan Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Rowan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Rowan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Rowan Middle
How many students attend North Rowan Middle?
North Rowan Middle has 649 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spencer, NC. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Rowan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Rowan Middle is 27:1, which is 71% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Rowan Middle?
88.9% of students at North Rowan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Rowan Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Rowan Middle is African American at 43.6% of enrollment, in Spencer, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Rowan Middle?
North Rowan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 North Rowan Middle rank among public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, North Rowan Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spencer, 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 Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides North Rowan Middle, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.