- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West End, NC
West Pine Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Pine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370309002331
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Pine Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West End · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Pine Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Pine Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West End, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309002331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
West Pine Middle held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370309002331 · West End, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 17.9:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
West Pine Middle held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Pine Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- This school 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- Southern Middl 620
Southern Middle
620 students
What this shows West Pine Middle reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Pine Middle compares
West Pine 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 61% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$11,374
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, West Pine Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Pine Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Pine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Pine Middle
How many students attend West Pine Middle?
West Pine Middle has 717 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West End, NC. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Pine Middle is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Pine Middle?
25.9% of students at West Pine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Pine Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Pine Middle is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in West End, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Pine Middle?
West Pine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Pine Middle rank among public schools in West End?
By Resource Investment Index, West Pine Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West End, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Moore County Schools?
Besides West Pine Middle, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and Mcdeeds Creek Elementary (707 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.