- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tyro Middle held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370114000481 · Lexington, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 14.7:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Tyro Middle held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tyro Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school
Tyro Middle
528 students
What this shows Tyro Middle reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyro Middle compares
Tyro 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,178
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 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.
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
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~528 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.