- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Robbinsville, NC
Robbinsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robbinsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370177000576
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robbinsville Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Robbinsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robbinsville Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robbinsville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Robbinsville, NC.
School address
District: Graham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370177000576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Robbinsville Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370177000576 · Robbinsville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 13.5:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsville Elementary (521 students)
Robbinsville Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Robbinsville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsville E
Robbinsville Elementary
521 students
- Robbinsville H
Robbinsville High
332 students
- This school
Robbinsville Middle
243 students
What this shows Robbinsville Middle reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robbinsville Middle compares
Robbinsville 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$16,628
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Robbinsville Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graham County Schools reports $16,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robbinsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robbinsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robbinsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robbinsville Middle
How many students attend Robbinsville Middle?
Robbinsville Middle has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Robbinsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robbinsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robbinsville Middle is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Robbinsville Middle?
69.6% of students at Robbinsville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robbinsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robbinsville Middle is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Robbinsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robbinsville Middle?
Robbinsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robbinsville Middle rank among public schools in Robbinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Robbinsville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Robbinsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Graham County Schools?
Besides Robbinsville Middle, Graham County Schools also operates Robbinsville Elementary (521 students) and Robbinsville High (332 students). See the Graham County Schools district page for the complete list.