School overview
At a glance
Reported students
430
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530
Cape Fear Middle: 430 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Cape Fear Middle
Cape Fear Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rocky Point. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Pender County Schools. NCES reports 430 students for 2024–25.
Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the North Carolina median of 16.1:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.9%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Cape Fear Middle
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.3%
- Hispanic37.9%
- Black8.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Pender County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Burgaw Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
236 reported students
West Pender Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
209 reported students
Surf City Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
Topsail Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
837 reported students
Rocky Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
403 reported students
Penderlea Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
468 reported students