- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Southwestern Randolph Middle held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370378002276 · Asheboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 17.3:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Southwestern Randolph Middle held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Randolph Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school
Southwestern Randolph Middle
467 students
What this shows Southwestern Randolph Middle reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Randolph Middle compares
Southwestern Randolph 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,457
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 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.
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
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.