- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durham, NC
Sherwood Githens Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Githens Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370126000549
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Githens Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Githens Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Githens Middle ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Sherwood Githens Middle grew from 763 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 370126000549 · Durham, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 17.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Sherwood Githens Middle grew from 763 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Githens Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- This school
Sherwood Githens Middle
878 students
What this shows Sherwood Githens Middle reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Githens Middle compares
Sherwood Githens 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 27.1%
White 26.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Sherwood Githens Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Githens Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Githens Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Durham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
George L Carrington Middle
Standard public school
771 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Brogden Middle
Standard public school
753 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Neal Middle
Standard public school
706 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Rogers-Herr Middle
Standard public school
660 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lowe's Grove Middle
Standard public school
564 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
James E Shepard Middle
Standard public school
423 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Githens Middle
How many students attend Sherwood Githens Middle?
Sherwood Githens Middle has 878 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Githens Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Githens Middle is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood Githens Middle?
54.1% of students at Sherwood Githens Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Githens Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Githens Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Githens Middle?
Sherwood Githens Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sherwood Githens Middle rank among middle schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Githens Middle ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Durham, 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 Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Sherwood Githens Middle, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.