- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Lake, NC
Spring Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spring Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001100437
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Lake Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Lake Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Spring Lake Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370001100437 · Spring Lake, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 15.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Spring Lake Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spring Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 500
Spring Lake Middle
500 students
What this shows Spring Lake Middle reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Lake Middle compares
Spring Lake 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.6%
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
$12,118
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 9.8%
White 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Spring Lake Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Spring Lake
1 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Lake Middle
How many students attend Spring Lake Middle?
Spring Lake Middle has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Lake, NC. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Middle is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Lake Middle?
99.4% of students at Spring Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spring Lake Middle is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Lake Middle?
Spring Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Spring Lake Middle rank among public schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spring Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Spring Lake Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.