- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Gilead, NC
West Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370306002268
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 343
- students enrolled
West Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
West Middle grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370306002268 · Mount Gilead, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 15.6:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Central High (846 students)
West Middle grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cen
Montgomery Central High
846 students
- East Middle
East Middle
422 students
- Candor Element
Candor Elementary
368 students
- This school
West Middle
343 students
- Troy Elementar 291
Troy Elementary
291 students
- Montgomery Cou 282
Montgomery County Early College
282 students
What this shows West Middle reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Middle compares
West Middle is a growing 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 | 64.1% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
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
33.2%
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
$13,689
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, West Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Schools reports $13,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery County Early College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Middle
How many students attend West Middle?
West Middle has 343 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Gilead, NC. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West 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 West Middle?
64.1% of students at West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Middle is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Mount Gilead, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Middle?
West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Montgomery County Schools?
Besides West Middle, Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students), East Middle (422 students), and Candor Elementary (368 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.