- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hillsborough, NC
Orange Middle
Federal NCES profile for Orange Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370348001444
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Middle ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Hillsborough, NC.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Orange Middle held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370348001444 · Hillsborough, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 13.9:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High (1,161 students)
Orange Middle held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Orange 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
- A L Stanback M
A L Stanback Middle
648 students
- Efland Cheeks
Efland Cheeks Elementary
532 students
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary
528 students
- This school
Orange Middle
514 students
What this shows Orange Middle reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Middle compares
Orange 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Orange 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 Orange Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A L Stanback Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange 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
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Middle
How many students attend Orange Middle?
Orange Middle has 514 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsborough, NC. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Middle is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Orange Middle?
36.4% of students at Orange Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Middle?
The largest demographic group at Orange Middle is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Middle?
Orange Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Orange Middle rank among public schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Middle ranks #3 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 Orange Middle, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), and A L Stanback Middle (648 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.