- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tabor City, NC
Tabor City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tabor City 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 370096000372
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tabor City Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tabor City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tabor City Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tabor City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tabor City, NC.
School address
District: Columbus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370096000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
179 on latest CCD 370096000372 · Tabor City, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 14.9:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Columbus School (814 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Tabor City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tabor City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Columbus
West Columbus School
814 students
- South Columbus
South Columbus High
669 students
- Williams Towns
Williams Township
659 students
- East Columbus
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
576 students
- West Columbus
West Columbus High
459 students
- This school 179
Tabor City Middle
179 students
What this shows Tabor City Middle reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tabor City Middle compares
Tabor City Middle vs North Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$14,006
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus County Schools reports $14,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tabor City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Columbus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Township | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Columbus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tabor City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tabor City Middle
How many students attend Tabor City Middle?
Tabor City Middle has 179 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tabor City, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tabor City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tabor City Middle is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Tabor City Middle?
98.3% of students at Tabor City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tabor City Middle?
Tabor City 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 Tabor City Middle rank among public schools in Tabor City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tabor City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tabor City, 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 Columbus County Schools?
Besides Tabor City Middle, Columbus County Schools also operates West Columbus School (814 students), South Columbus High (669 students), and Williams Township (659 students). See the Columbus County Schools district page for the complete list.