- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Otis L Hairston Sr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192002586
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otis L Hairston Sr Middle ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370192002586 · Greensboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 14.6:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 658
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
658 students
What this shows Otis L Hairston Sr Middle reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otis L Hairston Sr Middle compares
Otis L Hairston Sr 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,897
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.7%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Otis L Hairston Sr Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otis L Hairston Sr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otis L Hairston Sr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Greensboro
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kiser Middle
Standard public school
1,074 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northwest Guilford Middle
Standard public school
915 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mendenhall Middle
Standard public school
905 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Southeast Guilford Middle
Standard public school
826 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Middle
Standard public school
780 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Western Guilford Middle
Standard public school
731 students 17.4:1 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
How many students attend Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle has 658 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Otis L Hairston Sr Middle is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
99.5% of students at Otis L Hairston Sr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Otis L Hairston Sr Middle is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Otis L Hairston Sr Middle rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Otis L Hairston Sr Middle ranks #6 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Otis L Hairston Sr Middle, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.