Enrollment
1,052
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Swansboro, NC
Swansboro Middle
Federal NCES profile for Swansboro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370345001435
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swansboro Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Swansboro · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swansboro Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swansboro Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Swansboro, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swansboro Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swansboro Middle
Swansboro Middle is a large middle school in Swansboro, North Carolina, enrolling 1,052 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 88% of North Carolina schools and 23% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,052 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 306 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #303, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 283 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,052 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students) and White Oak High (1,252 students) alongside Swansboro 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 Swansboro Middle compares
Swansboro 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$10,680
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 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Swansboro 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 Onslow County Schools, which includes Swansboro Middle.
$10,680
Per student
-11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 21.7%
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 Swansboro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swansboro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 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 (~1,052 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swansboro Middle
How many students attend Swansboro Middle?
Swansboro Middle has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Swansboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansboro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Swansboro Middle is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swansboro Middle?
39.0% of students at Swansboro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swansboro Middle?
The largest demographic group at Swansboro Middle is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Swansboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swansboro Middle?
Swansboro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Swansboro Middle rank among public schools in Swansboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swansboro Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Swansboro, 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 Swansboro on the city page.
Is Swansboro Middle a good school?
Swansboro Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Onslow County Schools?
Besides Swansboro 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.
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