- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, NC
Northwoods Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northwoods Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370345001426
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwoods Park Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwoods Park Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Park Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Northwoods Park Middle shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 370345001426 · Jacksonville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 16.7:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Northwoods Park Middle shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwoods Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school
Northwoods Park Middle
633 students
What this shows Northwoods Park Middle reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwoods Park Middle compares
Northwoods Park Middle is a shrinking 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$11,056
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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
African American 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Northwoods Park Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwoods Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwoods Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jacksonville Commons Middle
Standard public school
918 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hunters Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
New Bridge Middle
Standard public school
482 students 17.2:1 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwoods Park Middle
How many students attend Northwoods Park Middle?
Northwoods Park Middle has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwoods Park Middle is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwoods Park Middle?
48.7% of students at Northwoods Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwoods Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northwoods Park Middle is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwoods Park Middle?
Northwoods Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Northwoods Park Middle rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwoods Park Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Northwoods Park Middle, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.