Enrollment
633
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mebane, NC
Woodlawn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370003000021
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Mebane · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Mebane, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlawn Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodlawn Middle
Woodlawn Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mebane, North Carolina, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 87% of North Carolina schools and 22% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 497 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #309.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 633 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mebane's middle schools, it stands alongside Hawfields Middle (864 students): Woodlawn Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 21.6:1).
Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students) and Southern Alamance High (1,148 students) alongside Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Middle compares
Woodlawn 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 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 31.6%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Woodlawn 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 Alamance-Burlington Schools, which includes Woodlawn Middle.
$12,211
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 58.2%
Federal 23.4%
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 Woodlawn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlawn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 Mebane
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Middle
How many students attend Woodlawn Middle?
Woodlawn Middle has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mebane, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlawn Middle?
50.8% of students at Woodlawn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Middle is White at 31.6% of enrollment, in Mebane, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Middle?
Woodlawn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Woodlawn Middle rank among public schools in Mebane?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Mebane, 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 Mebane on the city page.
Is Woodlawn Middle a good school?
Woodlawn Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. 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 Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Woodlawn 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.
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