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Central Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Whiteville, North Carolina · Whiteville City Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students461
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo
Central
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
461
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
98%+20.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Central Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Whiteville, North Carolina. The school enrolls 461 students. It is part of the Whiteville City Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWhiteville City Schools
County37047
CityWhiteville
ZIP28472
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370492001967

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment461

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %98%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)