- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocky Mount, NC
Rocky Mount Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mount Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370327003272
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Mount Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Mount Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mount Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327003272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Rocky Mount Middle grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 370327003272 · Rocky Mount, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 33:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Rocky Mount Middle grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rocky Mount Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school
Rocky Mount Middle
692 students
What this shows Rocky Mount Middle reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Mount Middle compares
Rocky Mount 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 109% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
33:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,350
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
White 8.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Rocky Mount Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Mount Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Mount Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Rocky Mount
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mount Middle
How many students attend Rocky Mount Middle?
Rocky Mount Middle has 692 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mount Middle is 33:1, which is 109% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Mount Middle?
96.6% of students at Rocky Mount Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mount Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mount Middle is African American at 72.4% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mount Middle?
Rocky Mount Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Rocky Mount Middle rank among middle schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Mount Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Rocky Mount Middle, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.