Enrollment
432
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yanceyville, NC
N L Dillard Middle
Federal NCES profile for N L Dillard 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 370066000268
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N L Dillard Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Yanceyville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
N L Dillard Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N L Dillard Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Yanceyville, NC.
School address
District: Caswell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370066000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N L Dillard Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at N L Dillard Middle
N L Dillard Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Yanceyville, North Carolina, enrolling 432 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 67.4% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #137.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 323 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 432 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Caswell County Schools also operates Bartlett Yancey High (635 students) and Oakwood Elementary (336 students) alongside N L Dillard 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 N L Dillard Middle compares
N L Dillard 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 | 67.4% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
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
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
54.6%
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
$13,976
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.8 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
White 44.7%
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, N L Dillard 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 Caswell County Schools, which includes N L Dillard Middle.
$13,976
Per student
+16%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 65.1%
Federal 24.1%
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 N L Dillard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Yancey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N L Dillard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about N L Dillard Middle
How many students attend N L Dillard Middle?
N L Dillard Middle has 432 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yanceyville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N L Dillard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at N L Dillard 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 N L Dillard Middle?
67.4% of students at N L Dillard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N L Dillard Middle?
The largest demographic group at N L Dillard Middle is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Yanceyville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N L Dillard Middle?
N L Dillard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 N L Dillard Middle rank among public schools in Yanceyville?
By Resource Investment Index, N L Dillard Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Yanceyville, 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 Yanceyville on the city page.
Is N L Dillard Middle a good school?
N L Dillard Middle earns 42/100 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 Caswell County Schools?
Besides N L Dillard Middle, Caswell County Schools also operates Bartlett Yancey High (635 students), Oakwood Elementary (336 students), and North Elementary (320 students). See the Caswell County Schools district page for the complete list.
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