Enrollment
825
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Concord, NC
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Cabarrus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370053002064
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Cabarrus Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Cabarrus Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Cabarrus Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053002064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Cabarrus Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Northwest Cabarrus Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 825 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 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 51.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 825 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #168.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 285 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 825 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Concord's middle schools, it stands alongside Harris Road Middle (1,368 students): Northwest Cabarrus Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 20.4:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside Northwest Cabarrus 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 Northwest Cabarrus Middle compares
Northwest Cabarrus 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$10,831
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 39.2%
African American 21.0%
Asian 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Northwest Cabarrus Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Northwest Cabarrus Middle.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 Northwest Cabarrus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Cabarrus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Concord
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harris Road Middle
Standard public school
1,368 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Harold E. Winkler Middle
Standard public school
1,094 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Roberta Road Middle
Standard public school
906 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
C C Griffin Middle
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
J N Fries Magnet School
Standard public school
755 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Concord Middle
Standard public school
583 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~825 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Cabarrus Middle
How many students attend Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle has 825 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Cabarrus Middle is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
51.1% of students at Northwest Cabarrus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Cabarrus Middle is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Cabarrus Middle?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Northwest Cabarrus Middle rank among middle schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Cabarrus Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Concord, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Concord on the city page.
Is Northwest Cabarrus Middle a good school?
Northwest Cabarrus Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina 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 Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Northwest Cabarrus Middle, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.
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