- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, NC
Southwest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370345002273
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest 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, Southwest Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Southwest Middle held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370345002273 · Jacksonville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 17.6:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Southwest Middle held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school 510
Southwest Middle
510 students
What this shows Southwest Middle reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Middle compares
Southwest 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.6:1
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
40.4%
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
$11,056
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Southwest Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Jacksonville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jacksonville Commons Middle
Standard public school
918 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hunters Creek Middle
Standard public school
856 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Northwoods Park Middle
Standard public school
633 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
New Bridge Middle
Standard public school
482 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Middle
How many students attend Southwest Middle?
Southwest Middle has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Middle?
57.9% of students at Southwest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Middle is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Middle?
Southwest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Southwest Middle rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Jacksonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Southwest Middle, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.