- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlotte, NC
Southwest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370297002678
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #18 of 22
- middle schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middle School ranks #18 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Southwest Middle School shrank from 1,392 students in 2022-23 to 1,287 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 370297002678 · Charlotte, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,205 enr · 18.8:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Southwest Middle School shrank from 1,392 students in 2022-23 to 1,287 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 1,205
Southwest Middle School
1,205 students
What this shows Southwest Middle School reports 1,205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Middle School compares
Southwest Middle School 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,205 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,205
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 9.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Southwest Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Charlotte
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Community House Middle
Standard public school
1,425 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Jay M. Robinson Middle
Standard public school
1,333 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Randolph Middle
Standard public school
1,215 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Alexander Graham Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Middle School
Standard public school
1,108 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Quail Hollow Middle
Standard public school
1,090 students 16.5:1 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 (~1,205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Middle School
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has 1,205 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,392 (2022-23) → 1,287 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Middle School?
40.4% of students at Southwest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Middle School is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Southwest Middle School rank among middle schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middle School ranks #18 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Southwest Middle School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.