- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wake Forest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472001902
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wake Forest Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Wake Forest · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wake Forest Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wake Forest Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Wake Forest, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Wake Forest Middle School shrank from 968 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 370472001902 · Wake Forest, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 14.4:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Wake Forest Middle School shrank from 968 students in 2022-23 to 919 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 61.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wake Forest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 878
Wake Forest Middle School
878 students
What this shows Wake Forest Middle School reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wake Forest Middle School compares
Wake Forest Middle School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$11,691
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.3%
White 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Wake Forest Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wake Forest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wake Forest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Wake Forest
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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wake Forest Middle School
How many students attend Wake Forest Middle School?
Wake Forest Middle School has 878 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wake Forest, NC. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Wake Forest Middle School?
46.3% of students at Wake Forest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wake Forest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wake Forest Middle School is African American at 35.3% of enrollment, in Wake Forest, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wake Forest Middle School?
Wake Forest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wake Forest Middle School rank among public schools in Wake Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Wake Forest Middle School ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Wake Forest Middle School, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.