- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rocky Mount, NC
West Edgecombe Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Edgecombe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370132000560
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Edgecombe Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Edgecombe Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Edgecombe Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
West Edgecombe Middle shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 370132000560 · Rocky Mount, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 12.4:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
West Edgecombe Middle shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Edgecombe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Edge
Southwest Edgecombe High
798 students
- G W Carver Ele
G W Carver Elementary
550 students
- Martin Millenn
Martin Millennium Academy
548 students
- G W Bulluck El
G W Bulluck Elementary
535 students
- Tarboro High
Tarboro High
496 students
- This school 249
West Edgecombe Middle
249 students
What this shows West Edgecombe Middle reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Edgecombe Middle compares
West Edgecombe 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.1%
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
$13,702
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.4%
White 24.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, West Edgecombe Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $13,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Edgecombe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Edgecombe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Rocky Mount
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Edgecombe Middle
How many students attend West Edgecombe Middle?
West Edgecombe Middle has 249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Edgecombe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Edgecombe Middle is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 West Edgecombe Middle?
99.0% of students at West Edgecombe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Edgecombe Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Edgecombe Middle is African American at 61.4% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Edgecombe Middle?
West Edgecombe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 West Edgecombe Middle rank among middle schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, West Edgecombe Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides West Edgecombe Middle, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students), G W Carver Elementary (550 students), and Martin Millennium Academy (548 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.