- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+164 students YoY
Woodlawn Middle grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+28.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+164 students YoY 370003000021 · Mebane, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 19.2:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Woodlawn Middle grew from 575 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+28.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn 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
Woodlawn Middle
633 students
What this shows Woodlawn Middle reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn Middle compares
Woodlawn Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,148
- 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.
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 (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), up 164.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.