- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goldsboro, NC
Rosewood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rosewood 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 370488002497
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosewood Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosewood Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosewood Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488002497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Rosewood Middle grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370488002497 · Goldsboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.1:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Rosewood Middle grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rosewood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school 302
Rosewood Middle
302 students
What this shows Rosewood Middle reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosewood Middle compares
Rosewood 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$11,267
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Rosewood Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosewood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosewood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Goldsboro
2 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosewood Middle
How many students attend Rosewood Middle?
Rosewood Middle has 302 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosewood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosewood Middle is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Rosewood Middle?
99.1% of students at Rosewood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosewood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rosewood Middle is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosewood Middle?
Rosewood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rosewood Middle rank among middle schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosewood Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Rosewood Middle, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.