Enrollment
500
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thomasville, NC
Thomasville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomasville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370450001775
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomasville Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomasville Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Thomasville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370450001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomasville Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomasville Middle
Thomasville Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Thomasville, North Carolina, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
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 565 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #548, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 291 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 500 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thomasville's middle schools, it stands alongside Ledford Middle (651 students): Thomasville Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Thomasville City Schools also operates Thomasville Primary (753 students) and Thomasville High (590 students) alongside Thomasville 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 Thomasville Middle compares
Thomasville 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 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
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.6%
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$13,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
African American 34.2%
White 14.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Thomasville Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City Schools, which includes Thomasville Middle.
$13,257
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 26.6%
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 Thomasville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomasville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Drive Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomasville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Thomasville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomasville Middle
How many students attend Thomasville Middle?
Thomasville Middle has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thomasville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Middle is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomasville Middle?
98.6% of students at Thomasville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomasville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomasville Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomasville Middle?
Thomasville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Thomasville Middle rank among middle schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville on the city page.
Is Thomasville Middle a good school?
Thomasville Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Thomasville City Schools?
Besides Thomasville Middle, Thomasville City Schools also operates Thomasville Primary (753 students), Thomasville High (590 students), and Liberty Drive Elementary (306 students). See the Thomasville City Schools district page for the complete list.
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