- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kinston, NC
Woodington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370261001096
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodington Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodington Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodington Middle ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Woodington Middle held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370261001096 · Kinston, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Woodington Middle held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Woodington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- This school
Woodington Middle
584 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
547 students
What this shows Woodington Middle reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodington Middle compares
Woodington 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$12,902
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Woodington Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Kinston
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodington Middle
How many students attend Woodington Middle?
Woodington Middle has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodington Middle is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Woodington Middle?
99.5% of students at Woodington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodington Middle is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodington Middle?
Woodington Middle 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 Woodington Middle rank among public schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodington Middle ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Kinston, 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 Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Woodington Middle, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.