- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shallotte, NC
Shallotte Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shallotte Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370042000126
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shallotte Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shallotte · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shallotte Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shallotte Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shallotte, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Shallotte Middle shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 370042000126 · Shallotte, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 14.6:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick High (1,620 students)
Shallotte Middle shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Shallotte Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick High
1,620 students
- West Brunswick
West Brunswick High
1,466 students
- South Brunswic
South Brunswick High
1,154 students
- Belville Eleme
Belville Elementary
812 students
- Leland Middle
Leland Middle
806 students
- This school 627
Shallotte Middle
627 students
What this shows Shallotte Middle reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shallotte Middle compares
Shallotte 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,088
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Shallotte Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brunswick County Schools reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shallotte Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shallotte Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shallotte Middle
How many students attend Shallotte Middle?
Shallotte Middle has 627 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shallotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shallotte Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shallotte Middle is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Shallotte Middle?
99.6% of students at Shallotte Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shallotte Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shallotte Middle is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Shallotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shallotte Middle?
Shallotte Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Shallotte Middle rank among public schools in Shallotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Shallotte Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shallotte, 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 Brunswick County Schools?
Besides Shallotte Middle, Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students), West Brunswick High (1,466 students), and South Brunswick High (1,154 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.