- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Asheville, NC
Reynolds Middle
Federal NCES profile for Reynolds Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370045000134
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reynolds Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reynolds Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reynolds Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Reynolds Middle held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370045000134 · Asheville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 13.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Reynolds Middle held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Reynolds Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- Enka High
Enka High
1,051 students
- Erwin High
Erwin High
1,013 students
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- This school 490
Reynolds Middle
490 students
What this shows Reynolds Middle reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reynolds Middle compares
Reynolds 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,585
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Reynolds Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reynolds Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reynolds Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Asheville
3 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 (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Reynolds Middle
How many students attend Reynolds Middle?
Reynolds Middle has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reynolds Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Reynolds Middle is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Reynolds Middle?
54.1% of students at Reynolds Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reynolds Middle?
The largest demographic group at Reynolds Middle is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Asheville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reynolds Middle?
Reynolds Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Reynolds Middle rank among middle schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Reynolds Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Asheville, 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 Asheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Reynolds Middle, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Reynolds High (1,169 students), and Enka High (1,051 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.