- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indian Trail, NC
Porter Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Porter Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370462002800
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter Ridge Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Indian Trail · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Porter Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Ridge Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Indian Trail, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Porter Ridge Middle School grew from 1,291 students in 2022-23 to 1,385 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 370462002800 · Indian Trail, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,447 enr · 23.3:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Porter Ridge Middle School grew from 1,291 students in 2022-23 to 1,385 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Porter Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- This school
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- Weddington Mid
Weddington Middle
1,324 students
What this shows Porter Ridge Middle School reports 1,447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter Ridge Middle School compares
Porter Ridge Middle School is a growing 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,447
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$11,340
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 13.2%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Porter Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weddington Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Indian Trail
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Porter Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Porter Ridge Middle School?
Porter Ridge Middle School has 1,447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indian Trail, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,291 (2022-23) → 1,385 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter Ridge Middle School is 23.3:1, which is 47% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Porter Ridge Middle School?
36.0% of students at Porter Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Porter Ridge Middle School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Indian Trail, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter Ridge Middle School?
Porter Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Porter Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Indian Trail?
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Ridge Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Indian Trail, 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 Indian Trail on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Porter Ridge Middle School, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.