- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roxboro, NC
Northern Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northern 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 370363001482
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Roxboro · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Roxboro, NC.
School address
District: Person County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370363001482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Northern Middle held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370363001482 · Roxboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 16.8:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Person High (1,165 students)
Northern Middle held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northern Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Person High
Person High
1,165 students
- Helena Element
Helena Elementary
512 students
- South Elementa 463
South Elementary
463 students
- Southern Middl 456
Southern Middle
456 students
- This school 454
Northern Middle
454 students
- Stories Creek 397
Stories Creek Elementary
397 students
What this shows Northern Middle reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Middle compares
Northern 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.9%
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Northern Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Person County Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stories Creek Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Roxboro
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Middle
How many students attend Northern Middle?
Northern Middle has 454 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roxboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Middle?
69.3% of students at Northern Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northern Middle is African American at 37.9% of enrollment, in Roxboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Middle?
Northern Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Northern Middle rank among public schools in Roxboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Roxboro, 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 Roxboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Person County Schools?
Besides Northern Middle, Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students), Helena Elementary (512 students), and South Elementary (463 students). See the Person County Schools district page for the complete list.