Serving 955 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 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 955 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Turrentine Middle School's student population of 955 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
955 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turrentine Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1925 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
37%
25%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1925 out of 2,568 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 Western Alamance Middle School, Southern Alamance Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Turrentine Middle School?
955 students attend Turrentine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Turrentine Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
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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