Enrollment
478
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Havelock, NC
Tucker Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tucker Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370331002084
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucker Creek Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Havelock · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucker Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Creek Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Havelock, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tucker Creek Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tucker Creek Middle
Tucker Creek Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Havelock, North Carolina, enrolling 478 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 478 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Havelock's middle schools, it stands alongside Havelock Middle (313 students): Tucker Creek Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 10.4:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside Tucker Creek 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 Tucker Creek Middle compares
Tucker Creek 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Tucker Creek Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Tucker Creek Middle.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
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 Tucker Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucker Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Havelock
1 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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tucker Creek Middle
How many students attend Tucker Creek Middle?
Tucker Creek Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Havelock, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucker Creek Middle is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucker Creek Middle?
34.5% of students at Tucker Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucker Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tucker Creek Middle is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Havelock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucker Creek Middle?
Tucker Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Tucker Creek Middle rank among public schools in Havelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Creek Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Havelock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Havelock on the city page.
Is Tucker Creek Middle a good school?
Tucker Creek Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Craven County Schools?
Besides Tucker Creek Middle, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.
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