Enrollment
618
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bunn Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bunn, North Carolina, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 383 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 618 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 618 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students) and Bunn High (817 students) alongside Bunn 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 Bunn Middle compares
Bunn 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,156
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County Schools, which includes Bunn Middle.
$12,156
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 19.6%
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 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
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bunn on the city page.
Is Bunn Middle a good school?
Bunn Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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