Enrollment
692
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+109% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Mount Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Mount Middle
Rocky Mount Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, enrolling 692 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 109% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 692 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 462 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #435, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 218 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 692 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rocky Mount's middle schools, it stands alongside G R Edwards Middle (632 students): Rocky Mount Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33:1 vs 28.7:1).
Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students) and Northern Nash High (1,035 students) alongside Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount Middle compares
Rocky Mount 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nash County Public Schools, which includes Rocky Mount Middle.
$12,090
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 25.1%
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 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
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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.
Similar enrollment (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rocky Mount Middle a good school?
Rocky Mount Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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