- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
South Asheboro Middle held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370024000063 · Asheboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.3:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheboro High (1,338 students)
South Asheboro Middle held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Asheboro Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asheboro High
Asheboro High
1,338 students
- Balfour Elemen
Balfour Elementary
558 students
- North Asheboro 501
North Asheboro Middle
501 students
- This school 491
South Asheboro Middle
491 students
- Guy B Teachey 444
Guy B Teachey Elementary
444 students
- Lindley Park E 403
Lindley Park Elementary
403 students
What this shows South Asheboro Middle reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Asheboro Middle compares
South Asheboro Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,003
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Asheboro City Schools reports $13,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~491 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.