- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Swansboro Middle held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370345001435 · Swansboro, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 19.5:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Swansboro Middle held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Swansboro Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school
Swansboro Middle
1,052 students
What this shows Swansboro Middle reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swansboro Middle compares
Swansboro 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,056
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 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.
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
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,252
- 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
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 (~1,052 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.