- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Northwest Cabarrus Middle held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370053002064 · Concord, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 17.2:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Northwest Cabarrus Middle held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwest Cabarrus Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
825 students
What this shows Northwest Cabarrus Middle reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Cabarrus Middle compares
Northwest Cabarrus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,749
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
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.
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
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,671
- 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
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 (~825 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.