Enrollment
581
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mooresville, NC
Woodland Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370231000981
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Heights Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Heights Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Heights Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Heights Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Heights Middle
Woodland Heights Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Mooresville, North Carolina, enrolling 581 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.6% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the North Carolina average.
With 581 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 193 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 581 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mooresville's middle schools, it stands alongside Mooresville Middle (696 students): Woodland Heights Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 13.4:1).
Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students) and South Iredell High (1,768 students) alongside Woodland Heights Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodland Heights Middle compares
Woodland Heights Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 70% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$10,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Woodland Heights Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iredell-Statesville Schools, which includes Woodland Heights Middle.
$10,865
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Woodland Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Mooresville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Heights Middle
How many students attend Woodland Heights Middle?
Woodland Heights Middle has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mooresville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Heights Middle is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Heights Middle?
19.6% of students at Woodland Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Heights Middle is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Heights Middle?
Woodland Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Heights Middle rank among middle schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Heights Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, 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 Mooresville on the city page.
Is Woodland Heights Middle a good school?
Woodland Heights Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Woodland Heights Middle, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.
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