Enrollment
471
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New London, NC
North Stanly Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Stanly 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 370432001712
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Stanly Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 471
- students enrolled
North Stanly Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432001712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Stanly Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Stanly Middle
North Stanly Middle is a mid-sized middle school in New London, North Carolina, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 433 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #407, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 471 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students) and West Stanly Middle School (662 students) alongside North Stanly 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 Stanly Middle compares
North Stanly 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$11,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 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 74.9%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, North Stanly Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stanly County Schools, which includes North Stanly Middle.
$11,496
Per student
-4%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 60.2%
Federal 21.1%
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 Stanly Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Stanly Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Stanly Middle
How many students attend North Stanly Middle?
North Stanly Middle has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New London, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Stanly Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Stanly Middle is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Stanly Middle?
49.5% of students at North Stanly Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Stanly Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Stanly Middle is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in New London, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Stanly Middle?
North Stanly Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
Is North Stanly Middle a good school?
North Stanly Middle earns 28/100 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 Stanly County Schools?
Besides North Stanly Middle, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.
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