- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · High Point, NC
Welborn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Welborn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192000961
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Welborn Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in High Point · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Welborn Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Welborn Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in High Point, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Welborn Middle held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370192000961 · High Point, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.4:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Welborn Middle held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Welborn Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 376
Welborn Middle
376 students
What this shows Welborn Middle reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Welborn Middle compares
Welborn 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.7%
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 12.0%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Welborn Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Welborn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Welborn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in High Point
2 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Welborn Middle
How many students attend Welborn Middle?
Welborn Middle has 376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in High Point, NC. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welborn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Welborn Middle is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Welborn Middle?
99.3% of students at Welborn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Welborn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Welborn Middle is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in High Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Welborn Middle?
Welborn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Welborn Middle rank among middle schools in High Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Welborn Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in High Point, 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 High Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Welborn Middle, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.