Enrollment
401
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pilot Mountain Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pilot Mountain Middle
Pilot Mountain Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 395 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #325, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 401 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students) and Surry Central High (679 students) alongside Pilot Mountain 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 Pilot Mountain Middle compares
Pilot Mountain 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,638
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Surry County Schools, which includes Pilot Mountain Middle.
$12,638
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 24.3%
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 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
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pilot Mountain on the city page.
Is Pilot Mountain Middle a good school?
Pilot Mountain Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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