Enrollment
840
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Oak Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Battleboro, North Carolina, enrolling 840 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 92% of North Carolina schools and 36% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.6% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 840 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #279, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 439 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 840 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Battleboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Phillips Middle (118 students): Red Oak Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 10.7:1).
Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students) and Northern Nash High (1,035 students) alongside Red Oak 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 Red Oak Middle compares
Red Oak 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,090
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nash County Public Schools, which includes Red Oak Middle.
$12,090
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 25.1%
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 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
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~840 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Battleboro on the city page.
Is Red Oak Middle a good school?
Red Oak Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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