- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pinetops, NC
South Edgecombe Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Edgecombe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370132000558
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Edgecombe Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pinetops · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Edgecombe Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Edgecombe Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinetops, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
South Edgecombe Middle shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 370132000558 · Pinetops, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.9:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
South Edgecombe Middle shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Edgecombe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Edge
Southwest Edgecombe High
798 students
- G W Carver Ele
G W Carver Elementary
550 students
- Martin Millenn
Martin Millennium Academy
548 students
- G W Bulluck El
G W Bulluck Elementary
535 students
- Tarboro High
Tarboro High
496 students
- This school 271
South Edgecombe Middle
271 students
What this shows South Edgecombe Middle reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Edgecombe Middle compares
South Edgecombe 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$13,702
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
African American 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, South Edgecombe Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $13,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Edgecombe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Edgecombe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Edgecombe Middle
How many students attend South Edgecombe Middle?
South Edgecombe Middle has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pinetops, NC. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Edgecombe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Edgecombe Middle is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Edgecombe Middle?
99.0% of students at South Edgecombe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Edgecombe Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Edgecombe Middle is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Pinetops, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Edgecombe Middle?
South Edgecombe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Edgecombe Middle rank among public schools in Pinetops?
By Resource Investment Index, South Edgecombe Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinetops, 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 Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides South Edgecombe Middle, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students), G W Carver Elementary (550 students), and Martin Millennium Academy (548 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.