Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Burns Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 756 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Burns Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Burns Middle School is ranked #1164 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Burns Middle School often compared to?
Burns Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Burns Middle School?
756 students attend Burns Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Burns Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Middle School?
Burns Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burns Middle School offer ?
Burns Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burns Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 756 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
