- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burnsville, NC
Cane River Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cane River Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370507002026
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cane River Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cane River Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cane River Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC.
School address
District: Yancey County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370507002026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cane River Middle shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370507002026 · Burnsville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 15:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Heritage High (642 students)
Cane River Middle shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cane River Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Herit
Mountain Heritage High
642 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
382 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
350 students
- East Yancey Mi
East Yancey Middle
259 students
- This school 210
Cane River Middle
210 students
- Micaville Elem 188
Micaville Elementary
188 students
What this shows Cane River Middle reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cane River Middle compares
Cane River Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$14,455
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Cane River Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yancey County Schools reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cane River Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Yancey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Micaville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cane River Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Burnsville
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cane River Middle
How many students attend Cane River Middle?
Cane River Middle has 210 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burnsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cane River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cane River Middle is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Cane River Middle?
48.7% of students at Cane River Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cane River Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cane River Middle is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Burnsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cane River Middle?
Cane River Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Cane River Middle rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cane River Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Yancey County Schools?
Besides Cane River Middle, Yancey County Schools also operates Mountain Heritage High (642 students), Blue Ridge Elementary (382 students), and Burnsville Elementary (350 students). See the Yancey County Schools district page for the complete list.