- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burlington, NC
Turrentine Middle
Federal NCES profile for Turrentine Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370003000206
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turrentine Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 15
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Turrentine Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turrentine Middle ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Burlington, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-242 students YoY
Turrentine Middle shrank from 929 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-26.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-242 students YoY 370003000206 · Burlington, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 15.1:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Turrentine Middle shrank from 929 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-26.0%). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Turrentine Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school
Turrentine Middle
739 students
What this shows Turrentine Middle reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turrentine Middle compares
Turrentine 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▼ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 21.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Turrentine Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turrentine Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turrentine Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Burlington
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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turrentine Middle
How many students attend Turrentine Middle?
Turrentine Middle has 739 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burlington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 242.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turrentine Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Turrentine Middle is 15.1:1, which is 4% 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 Turrentine Middle?
63.3% of students at Turrentine Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turrentine Middle?
The largest demographic group at Turrentine Middle is African American at 34.0% of enrollment, in Burlington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turrentine Middle?
Turrentine Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Turrentine Middle rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Turrentine Middle ranks #3 of 15 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Turrentine Middle, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.