- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
A L Stanback Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370348001441 · Hillsborough, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 14.4:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High (1,161 students)
A L Stanback Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
A L Stanback Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High
Orange High
1,161 students
- Cedar Ridge Hi
Cedar Ridge High
1,148 students
- This school
A L Stanback Middle
648 students
- Efland Cheeks
Efland Cheeks Elementary
532 students
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary
528 students
- River Park Ele
River Park Elementary
523 students
What this shows A L Stanback Middle reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How A L Stanback Middle compares
A L Stanback Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Orange County Schools reports $14,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,148
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.