Enrollment
528
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, NC
Tyro Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tyro 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 370114000481
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyro Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyro Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyro Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyro Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyro Middle
Tyro Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lexington, North Carolina, enrolling 528 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.4% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 528 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 498 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 176 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 528 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 Lexington's middle schools, it stands alongside North Davidson Middle (706 students): Tyro Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students) and North Davidson High (935 students) alongside Tyro 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 Tyro Middle compares
Tyro 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$10,930
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Tyro Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County Schools, which includes Tyro Middle.
$10,930
Per student
-9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.3%
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 Tyro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
3 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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tyro Middle
How many students attend Tyro Middle?
Tyro Middle has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyro Middle is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Tyro Middle?
54.4% of students at Tyro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyro Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tyro Middle is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyro Middle?
Tyro 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 Tyro Middle rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyro Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
Is Tyro Middle a good school?
Tyro Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Davidson County Schools?
Besides Tyro Middle, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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