- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aberdeen, NC
Southern Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southern Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370309002533
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309002533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Southern Middle grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 370309002533 · Aberdeen, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 16.3:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
Southern Middle grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- This school 620
Southern Middle
620 students
What this shows Southern Middle reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Middle compares
Southern Middle is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$11,374
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Southern Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Middle
How many students attend Southern Middle?
Southern Middle has 620 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aberdeen, NC. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Middle?
49.8% of students at Southern Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southern Middle is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Middle?
Southern Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Southern Middle rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Moore County Schools?
Besides Southern Middle, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.