Enrollment
238
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, NC
Reid Ross Classical Middle
Federal NCES profile for Reid Ross Classical Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001103247
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reid Ross Classical Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 12
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Reid Ross Classical Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reid Ross Classical Middle ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001103247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reid Ross Classical Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reid Ross Classical Middle
Reid Ross Classical Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fayetteville, North Carolina, enrolling 238 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 69.0% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 238 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Fayetteville's middle schools, it stands alongside Mac Williams Middle (1,109 students): Reid Ross Classical Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 18.5:1).
Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students) and Pine Forest High (1,551 students) alongside Reid Ross Classical 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 Reid Ross Classical Middle compares
Reid Ross Classical 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$12,412
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 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
African American 60.5%
White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 12.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Reid Ross Classical 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 Cumberland County Schools, which includes Reid Ross Classical Middle.
$12,412
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 57.7%
Federal 25.7%
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 Reid Ross Classical Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reid Ross Classical Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mac Williams Middle
Standard public school
1,109 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
John R Griffin Middle
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Douglas Byrd Middle
Standard public school
855 students 14:1 students per teacher
Westover Middle
Standard public school
768 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
R Max Abbott Middle
Standard public school
704 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest Middle
Standard public school
703 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reid Ross Classical Middle
How many students attend Reid Ross Classical Middle?
Reid Ross Classical Middle has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reid Ross Classical Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Reid Ross Classical Middle is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Reid Ross Classical Middle?
69.0% of students at Reid Ross Classical Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reid Ross Classical Middle?
The largest demographic group at Reid Ross Classical Middle is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reid Ross Classical Middle?
Reid Ross Classical Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Reid Ross Classical Middle rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Reid Ross Classical Middle ranks #2 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Reid Ross Classical Middle a good school?
Reid Ross Classical Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Reid Ross Classical Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.
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