- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pilot Mountain, NC
Pilot Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370441001755
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Mountain Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pilot Mountain · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilot Mountain Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Mountain Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441001755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Pilot Mountain Middle shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 370441001755 · Pilot Mountain, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 13.4:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Pilot Mountain Middle shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pilot Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- Surry Central
Surry Central High
679 students
- East Surry Hig
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- This school
Pilot Mountain Middle
401 students
What this shows Pilot Mountain Middle reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilot Mountain Middle compares
Pilot Mountain 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$12,301
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Pilot Mountain Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Surry County Schools reports $12,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pilot Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Mountain Middle
How many students attend Pilot Mountain Middle?
Pilot Mountain Middle has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pilot Mountain, NC. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Mountain Middle is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Pilot Mountain Middle?
51.8% of students at Pilot Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Mountain Middle is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Pilot Mountain, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Mountain Middle?
Pilot Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pilot Mountain Middle rank among public schools in Pilot Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Mountain Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides Pilot Mountain Middle, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and East Surry High (576 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.