Enrollment
146
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Robersonville, NC
South Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370288003576
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Creek Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Robersonville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Creek Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Creek Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Robersonville, NC.
School address
District: Martin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370288003576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Creek Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Creek Middle
South Creek Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Robersonville, North Carolina, enrolling 146 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, South Creek Middle is leaner than roughly 95% of North Carolina schools and 39% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of North Carolina schools, with 146 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Martin County Schools spends $14,638 per pupil, 22% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 168 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 146 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students) and Williamston Primary (361 students) alongside South Creek 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 Creek Middle compares
South Creek 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.0%
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
$14,638
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 115.1 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
African American 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
White 13.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, South Creek Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin County Schools, which includes South Creek Middle.
$14,638
Per student
+22%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 19.7%
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 Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamston Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E J Hayes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Creek Middle
How many students attend South Creek Middle?
South Creek Middle has 146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Robersonville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Creek Middle is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Creek Middle?
98.5% of students at South Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Creek Middle is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Robersonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Creek Middle?
South Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Creek Middle rank among public schools in Robersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Creek Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Robersonville, 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 Robersonville on the city page.
Is South Creek Middle a good school?
South Creek Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Martin County Schools?
Besides South Creek Middle, Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students), Williamston Primary (361 students), and South Creek Elementary (337 students). See the Martin County Schools district page for the complete list.
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