Enrollment
7
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raleigh, NC
River Oaks Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Oaks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472002804
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Oaks Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 17
- middle schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 7
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Middle ranks #1 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
88.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+34% vs state
What stands out at River Oaks Middle
River Oaks Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Raleigh, North Carolina, enrolling 7 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of North Carolina schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 4 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 34 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 7 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Raleigh's middle schools, it stands alongside West Millbrook Middle (1,164 students): River Oaks Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students) and Enloe High (2,643 students) alongside River Oaks 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 River Oaks Middle compares
River Oaks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 4 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 242.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 485.7 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 71.4%
White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, River Oaks Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wake County Schools, which includes River Oaks Middle.
$11,859
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.6%
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 River Oaks Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Oaks Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Raleigh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Millbrook Middle
Standard public school
1,164 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Oberlin Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Middle
Standard public school
1,011 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
River Bend Middle
Standard public school
995 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Dillard Drive Middle
Standard public school
977 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ligon Middle
Standard public school
959 students 16:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Oaks Middle
How many students attend River Oaks Middle?
River Oaks Middle has 7 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raleigh, NC.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Oaks Middle?
88.5% of students at River Oaks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Oaks Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Oaks Middle is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Oaks Middle?
River Oaks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does River Oaks Middle rank among middle schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Middle ranks #1 of 17 middle schools in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh on the city page.
Is River Oaks Middle a good school?
River Oaks Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Wake County Schools?
Besides River Oaks Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.
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