Enrollment
467
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Asheboro, NC
Southwestern Randolph Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Randolph Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370378002276
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Randolph Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Randolph Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Randolph Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378002276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwestern Randolph Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwestern Randolph Middle
Southwestern Randolph Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 487 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 467 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Asheboro's middle schools, it stands alongside North Asheboro Middle (501 students): Southwestern Randolph Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students) and Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students) alongside Southwestern Randolph Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwestern Randolph Middle compares
Southwestern Randolph Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$11,621
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Southwestern Randolph Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County School System, which includes Southwestern Randolph Middle.
$11,621
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southwestern Randolph Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Randolph Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Asheboro
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Randolph Middle
How many students attend Southwestern Randolph Middle?
Southwestern Randolph Middle has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Randolph Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Randolph Middle is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwestern Randolph Middle?
56.6% of students at Southwestern Randolph Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Randolph Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Randolph Middle is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Randolph Middle?
Southwestern Randolph Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwestern Randolph Middle rank among middle schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Randolph Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Asheboro, 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 Asheboro on the city page.
Is Southwestern Randolph Middle a good school?
Southwestern Randolph Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Southwestern Randolph Middle, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.
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