At a glance
Reported students
907
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Charles P Murray Middle: 907 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
17.6:1 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
- 835
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Charles P Murray Middle
Charles P Murray Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Wilmington. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New Hanover County Schools. NCES reports 907 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to 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 White (81.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. 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 Charles P Murray Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.66 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White81.1%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black3.9%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4%
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 New Hanover County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Roland-Grise Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
878 reported students
Holly Shelter Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
801 reported students
M C S Noble Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
690 reported students
Williston Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
666 reported students
Emma B Trask Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
611 reported students
Myrtle Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
600 reported students
Public schools near Charles P Murray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Ashley High High · New Hanover County Schools | 09–12 | 1,893 | 0.2 mi |
| Edwin A Anderson Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 514 | 0.4 mi |
| Island Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · Island Montessori Charter | KG–08 | 220 | 0.8 mi |
| Myrtle Grove Middle Middle · New Hanover County Schools | 06–08 | 600 | 2.9 mi |
| Roland-Grise Middle Middle · New Hanover County Schools | 06–08 | 878 | 7.4 mi |
| Williston Middle Middle · New Hanover County Schools | 06–08 | 666 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles P Murray Middle
What grades does Charles P Murray Middle serve?
Charles P Murray Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New Hanover County Schools.
How many students attend Charles P Murray Middle?
Charles P Murray Middle reported 907 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 835 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles P Murray Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 907 students and 51.66 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 Charles P Murray Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles P Murray Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Hanover County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles P Murray Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.3% 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 Charles P Murray Middle in?
Charles P Murray Middle is part of New Hanover County Schools, based in Wilmington, NC, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles P Murray Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eugene Ashley High (0.2 mi), Edwin A Anderson Elementary (0.4 mi), Island Montessori Charter School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.