- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
South Creek Middle shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-20.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 370288003576 · Robersonville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 9.7:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High (447 students)
South Creek Middle shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 163 in 2023-24 (-20.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High
447 students
- Williamston Pr
Williamston Primary
361 students
- South Creek El
South Creek Elementary
337 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
335 students
- E J Hayes Elem
E J Hayes Elementary
280 students
- This school 146
South Creek Middle
146 students
What this shows South Creek Middle reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Creek Middle compares
South Creek 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,333
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
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.
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
District finance for Martin County Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~146 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.