- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, NC
W C Friday Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W C Friday Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370162000716
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W C Friday Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W C Friday Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W C Friday Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dallas, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
W C Friday Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370162000716 · Dallas, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 20.6:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
W C Friday Middle School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W C Friday Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school
W C Friday Middle School
618 students
What this shows W C Friday Middle School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How W C Friday Middle School compares
W C Friday Middle School 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,190
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, W C Friday Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W C Friday Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W C Friday Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about W C Friday Middle School
How many students attend W C Friday Middle School?
W C Friday Middle School has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, NC. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W C Friday Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W C Friday Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W C Friday Middle School?
67.3% of students at W C Friday Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W C Friday Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W C Friday Middle School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W C Friday Middle School?
W C Friday Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 W C Friday Middle School rank among public schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, W C Friday Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides W C Friday Middle School, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.