- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
River Oaks Middle grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+42.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370472002804 · Raleigh, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · 88.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
River Oaks Middle grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+42.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
River Oaks Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 7
River Oaks Middle
7 students
What this shows River Oaks Middle reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Oaks Middle compares
River Oaks Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,643
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 11.
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: gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.