Enrollment
242
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayboro, NC
Pamlico County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pamlico County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370351001451
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pamlico County Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bayboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pamlico County Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pamlico County Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, NC.
School address
District: Pamlico County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370351001451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pamlico County Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pamlico County Middle
Pamlico County Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bayboro, North Carolina, enrolling 242 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Pamlico County Middle is leaner than roughly 87% of North Carolina schools and 23% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller 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 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pamlico County Schools spends $17,355 per pupil, 44% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 178 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 242 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pamlico County Schools also operates Pamlico County High (423 students) and Pamlico County Primary (329 students) alongside Pamlico County 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 Pamlico County Middle compares
Pamlico County 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$17,355
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.3%
African American 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Pamlico County 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 Pamlico County Schools, which includes Pamlico County Middle.
$17,355
Per student
+44%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 60.0%
Federal 17.8%
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 Pamlico County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pamlico County Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred a Anderson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pamlico County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pamlico County Middle
How many students attend Pamlico County Middle?
Pamlico County Middle has 242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County Middle is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Pamlico County Middle?
98.5% of students at Pamlico County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pamlico County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pamlico County Middle is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Bayboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pamlico County Middle?
Pamlico County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pamlico County Middle rank among public schools in Bayboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pamlico County Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, 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 Bayboro on the city page.
Is Pamlico County Middle a good school?
Pamlico County Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Pamlico County Schools?
Besides Pamlico County Middle, Pamlico County Schools also operates Pamlico County High (423 students), Pamlico County Primary (329 students), and Fred a Anderson Elementary (136 students). See the Pamlico County Schools district page for the complete list.
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