- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Thomasville Middle held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370450001775 · Thomasville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 18.5:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville Primary (753 students)
Thomasville Middle held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Thomasville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville Pr
Thomasville Primary
753 students
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High
590 students
- This school
Thomasville Middle
500 students
- Liberty Drive
Liberty Drive Elementary
306 students
What this shows Thomasville Middle reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomasville Middle compares
Thomasville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,066
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 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.
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
District finance for Thomasville City Schools reports $14,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 Thomasville Middle
How many students attend Thomasville Middle?
Thomasville Middle has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.