- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, NC
Union Middle
Federal NCES profile for Union 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 370414000790
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Union Middle shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 370414000790 · Clinton, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway High (726 students)
Union Middle shrank from 427 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Union Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway High
Midway High
726 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
584 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
539 students
- Salemburg Elem
Salemburg Elementary
502 students
- Union High
Union High
494 students
- This school
Union Middle
374 students
What this shows Union Middle reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Middle compares
Union 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$12,239
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
White 17.9%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Union Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sampson County Schools reports $12,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Clinton
1 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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Middle
How many students attend Union Middle?
Union Middle has 374 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Middle is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Union Middle?
99.3% of students at Union Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Middle?
The largest demographic group at Union Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Clinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Middle?
Union 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 Union Middle rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Middle ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Sampson County Schools?
Besides Union Middle, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 students), Midway Middle (584 students), and Midway Elementary (539 students). See the Sampson County Schools district page for the complete list.