- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bunn, NC
Bunn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bunn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370153002382
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunn Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bunn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunn Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunn Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bunn, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153002382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bunn Middle held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370153002382 · Bunn, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 17.7:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Bunn Middle held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bunn Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- Bunn High
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- This school
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- Cedar Creek Mi
Cedar Creek Middle
529 students
What this shows Bunn Middle reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunn Middle compares
Bunn 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,043
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Bunn Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bunn Middle
How many students attend Bunn Middle?
Bunn Middle has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bunn, NC. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunn Middle is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bunn Middle?
67.3% of students at Bunn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bunn Middle is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Bunn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunn Middle?
Bunn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Bunn Middle rank among public schools in Bunn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunn Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bunn, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Bunn Middle, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.