- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwood, NC
South Stanly Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Stanly Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370432002547
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Stanly Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Stanly Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Stanly Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Norwood, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432002547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Stanly Middle held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370432002547 · Norwood, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 17.5:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
South Stanly Middle held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Stanly Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school
South Stanly Middle
402 students
What this shows South Stanly Middle reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Stanly Middle compares
South Stanly 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, South Stanly Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Stanly Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Stanly Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Stanly Middle
How many students attend South Stanly Middle?
South Stanly Middle has 402 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwood, NC. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Stanly Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Stanly Middle is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Stanly Middle?
51.3% of students at South Stanly Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Stanly Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Stanly Middle is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Norwood, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Stanly Middle?
South Stanly Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Stanly Middle rank among public schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, South Stanly Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Norwood, 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 Norwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides South Stanly Middle, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.