- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisburg, NC
Terrell Lane Middle
Federal NCES profile for Terrell Lane Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370153000575
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrell Lane Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Louisburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrell Lane Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell Lane Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Louisburg, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Terrell Lane Middle held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370153000575 · Louisburg, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.9:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Terrell Lane Middle held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Terrell Lane 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
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- This school 403
Terrell Lane Middle
403 students
What this shows Terrell Lane Middle reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrell Lane Middle compares
Terrell Lane 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.2%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Terrell Lane 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 Terrell Lane Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrell Lane 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terrell Lane Middle
How many students attend Terrell Lane Middle?
Terrell Lane Middle has 403 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrell Lane Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrell Lane Middle is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Terrell Lane Middle?
73.2% of students at Terrell Lane Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrell Lane Middle?
The largest demographic group at Terrell Lane Middle is African American at 37.2% of enrollment, in Louisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrell Lane Middle?
Terrell Lane Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Terrell Lane Middle rank among public schools in Louisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell Lane Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Louisburg, 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 Louisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Terrell Lane 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.