- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelby, NC
Shelby Middle
Federal NCES profile for Shelby 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 370090002721
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 17
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Middle ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Shelby, NC.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090002721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Shelby Middle shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 370090002721 · Shelby, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 14.3:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Mountain High (1,305 students)
Shelby Middle shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Shelby Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain High
1,305 students
- Crest High
Crest High
1,098 students
- Burns High
Burns High
928 students
- Crest Middle
Crest Middle
810 students
- Shelby High
Shelby High
792 students
- This school
Shelby Middle
588 students
What this shows Shelby Middle reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby Middle compares
Shelby 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,540
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.8%
White 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Shelby Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County Schools reports $12,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Shelby
1 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby Middle
How many students attend Shelby Middle?
Shelby Middle has 588 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelby, NC. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby Middle is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Shelby Middle?
79.5% of students at Shelby Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby Middle?
The largest demographic group at Shelby Middle is African American at 49.8% of enrollment, in Shelby, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby Middle?
Shelby 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 Shelby Middle rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby Middle ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Shelby, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shelby on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Besides Shelby Middle, Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Crest High (1,098 students), and Burns High (928 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.