Enrollment
648
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsborough, NC
A L Stanback Middle
Federal NCES profile for A L Stanback Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370348001441
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A L Stanback Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
A L Stanback Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A L Stanback Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Hillsborough, NC.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A L Stanback Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at A L Stanback Middle
A L Stanback Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hillsborough, North Carolina, enrolling 648 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (37%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hillsborough's middle schools, it stands alongside Orange Middle (514 students): A L Stanback Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.9:1).
Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students) and Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students) alongside A L Stanback Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A L Stanback Middle compares
A L Stanback Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 36.7%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, A L Stanback Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange County Schools, which includes A L Stanback Middle.
$14,085
Per student
+17%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A L Stanback Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A L Stanback Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Hillsborough
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about A L Stanback Middle
How many students attend A L Stanback Middle?
A L Stanback Middle has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsborough, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A L Stanback Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A L Stanback Middle is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A L Stanback Middle?
55.1% of students at A L Stanback Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A L Stanback Middle?
The largest demographic group at A L Stanback Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A L Stanback Middle?
A L Stanback Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A L Stanback Middle rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, A L Stanback Middle ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Hillsborough, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
Is A L Stanback Middle a good school?
A L Stanback Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Orange County Schools?
Besides A L Stanback Middle, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), and Efland Cheeks Elementary (532 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.
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