- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richlands, NC
Trexler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Trexler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370345001438
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trexler Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Richlands · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Trexler Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trexler Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Richlands, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Trexler Middle shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 370345001438 · Richlands, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 16:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Trexler Middle shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Trexler 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
Trexler Middle
770 students
What this shows Trexler Middle reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trexler Middle compares
Trexler Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Trexler 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 Trexler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trexler 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 (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trexler Middle
How many students attend Trexler Middle?
Trexler Middle has 770 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richlands, NC. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trexler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Trexler Middle is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trexler Middle?
39.3% of students at Trexler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trexler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Trexler Middle is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Richlands, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trexler Middle?
Trexler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Trexler Middle rank among public schools in Richlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Trexler Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Richlands, 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 Trexler 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.