Turrentine Middle School

1710 Edgewood Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Turrentine Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Turrentine Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Turrentine Middle School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
929 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Turrentine Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turrentine Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2261 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Turrentine Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Turrentine Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
27%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Turrentine Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Turrentine Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Turrentine Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turrentine Middle School's ranking?
Turrentine Middle School is ranked #2261 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Turrentine Middle School often compared to?
Turrentine Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Alamance Middle School, Western Alamance Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Turrentine Middle School?
929 students attend Turrentine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Turrentine Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turrentine Middle School?
Turrentine Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turrentine Middle School offer ?
Turrentine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Turrentine Middle School part of?
Turrentine Middle School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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