At a glance
Reported students
778
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
588.5
A G Cox Middle: 778 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
15.4:1 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
- 902
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about A G Cox Middle
A G Cox Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Winterville. It is one of 40 current school records connected to Pitt County Schools. NCES reports 778 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 Black (56.8%) and White (28.1%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. 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 A G Cox Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.5 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 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
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.1%
- Hispanic6%
- Black56.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 Pitt County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
C M Eppes Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
631 reported students
E B Aycock Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
617 reported students
Hope Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
952 reported students
Farmville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
552 reported students
Wellcome Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
391 reported students
Ayden Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
365 reported students
Public schools near A G Cox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W H Robinson Elementary Elementary · Pitt County Schools | PK–05 | 692 | 0.7 mi |
| Creekside Elementary Elementary · Pitt County Schools | PK–05 | 622 | 1.5 mi |
| Ayden Middle Middle · Pitt County Schools | 06–08 | 365 | 4.1 mi |
| E B Aycock Middle Middle · Pitt County Schools | 06–08 | 617 | 5.1 mi |
| C M Eppes Middle Middle · Pitt County Schools | 06–08 | 631 | 5.7 mi |
| Hope Middle Middle · Pitt County Schools | 06–08 | 952 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about A G Cox Middle
What grades does A G Cox Middle serve?
A G Cox Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pitt County Schools.
How many students attend A G Cox Middle?
A G Cox Middle reported 778 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 902 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at A G Cox Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 778 students and 50.5 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 A G Cox Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
A G Cox Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pitt County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of A G Cox Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.6% 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 A G Cox Middle in?
A G Cox Middle is part of Pitt County Schools, based in Greenville, NC, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near A G Cox Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include W H Robinson Elementary (0.7 mi), Creekside Elementary (1.5 mi), Ayden Middle (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.