- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Battleboro, NC
Red Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370327002400
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Battleboro · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Battleboro, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327002400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Red Oak Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370327002400 · Battleboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 21.5:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Red Oak Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Red Oak Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- This school
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- Nash Central H
Nash Central High
703 students
What this shows Red Oak Middle reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak Middle compares
Red Oak 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,350
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
316
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 53.0%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Red Oak Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Oak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nash Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Battleboro
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 (~840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Red Oak Middle
How many students attend Red Oak Middle?
Red Oak Middle has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Battleboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Middle is 21.5:1, which is 36% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Oak Middle?
59.6% of students at Red Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak Middle is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Battleboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak Middle?
Red Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Red Oak Middle rank among public schools in Battleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Battleboro, 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 Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Red Oak Middle, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.