Enrollment
491
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Asheboro, NC
South Asheboro Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Asheboro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370024000063
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Asheboro Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Asheboro Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Asheboro Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Asheboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370024000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Asheboro Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Asheboro Middle
South Asheboro Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 491 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.1% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 130 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 491 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Asheboro's middle schools, it stands alongside North Asheboro Middle (501 students): South Asheboro Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students) and Balfour Elementary (558 students) alongside South Asheboro 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 South Asheboro Middle compares
South Asheboro 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$12,643
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 26.3%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, South Asheboro Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asheboro City Schools, which includes South Asheboro Middle.
$12,643
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
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 South Asheboro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balfour Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Asheboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindley Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Asheboro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Asheboro
2 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 (~491 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Asheboro Middle
How many students attend South Asheboro Middle?
South Asheboro Middle has 491 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Asheboro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Asheboro Middle is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 South Asheboro Middle?
70.1% of students at South Asheboro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Asheboro Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Asheboro Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Asheboro Middle?
South Asheboro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 South Asheboro Middle rank among middle schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, South Asheboro Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Asheboro, 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 Asheboro on the city page.
Is South Asheboro Middle a good school?
South Asheboro Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Asheboro City Schools?
Besides South Asheboro Middle, Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students), Balfour Elementary (558 students), and North Asheboro Middle (501 students). See the Asheboro City Schools district page for the complete list.
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