- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamston, NC
Riverside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370288001170
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC.
School address
District: Martin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370288001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Riverside Middle shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370288001170 · Williamston, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High (447 students)
Riverside Middle shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High
447 students
- Williamston Pr
Williamston Primary
361 students
- South Creek El
South Creek Elementary
337 students
- This school
Riverside Middle
335 students
- E J Hayes Elem
E J Hayes Elementary
280 students
- South Creek Hi
South Creek High
236 students
What this shows Riverside Middle reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle compares
Riverside Middle is a shrinking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
44.2%
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
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Riverside Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin County Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamston Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E J Hayes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Creek High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle
How many students attend Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside 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 Riverside Middle?
99.2% of students at Riverside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Williamston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Riverside Middle rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Williamston, 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 Williamston on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin County Schools?
Besides Riverside Middle, Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students), Williamston Primary (361 students), and South Creek Elementary (337 students). See the Martin County Schools district page for the complete list.