At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482.5
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 601
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fayetteville. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Cumberland County Schools. NCES reports 605 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (68.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.3%
- Hispanic15%
- Black68.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cumberland County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South View Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
614 reported students
Lewis Chapel Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
574 reported students
Pine Forest Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
703 reported students
R Max Abbott Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
704 reported students
Spring Lake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
500 reported students
Hope Mills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
474 reported students
Public schools near Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Ross Classical Middle Middle · Cumberland County Schools | 06–08 | 238 | 0.6 mi |
| R Max Abbott Middle Middle · Cumberland County Schools | 06–08 | 704 | 3.8 mi |
| Howard Learning Academy Middle · Cumberland County Schools | 05–08 | 8 | 4.5 mi |
| Douglas Byrd Middle Middle · Cumberland County Schools | 06–08 | 855 | 5.7 mi |
| Anne Chesnutt Middle Middle · Cumberland County Schools | 06–08 | 470 | 6.1 mi |
| Pine Forest Middle Middle · Cumberland County Schools | 06–08 | 703 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
What grades does Luther Nick Jeralds Middle serve?
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cumberland County Schools.
How many students attend Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 601 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 605 students and 32.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Luther Nick Jeralds Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cumberland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Luther Nick Jeralds Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Luther Nick Jeralds Middle in?
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is part of Cumberland County Schools, based in Fayetteville, NC, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Reid Ross Classical Middle (0.6 mi), R Max Abbott Middle (3.8 mi), Howard Learning Academy (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.