Serving 1,315 students in grades 6-8, Bailey Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Bailey Middle serves the northern part of its school district in Cornelius, NC, covering an area of approximately 50.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bailey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bailey Middle School's student population of 1,315 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence without Exception
School Rankings
Bailey Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bailey Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Broncos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bailey Middle School's ranking?
Bailey Middle School is ranked #209 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bailey Middle School often compared to?
Bailey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Bradley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bailey Middle School?
1,315 students attend Bailey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bailey Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bailey Middle School?
Bailey Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bailey Middle School offer ?
Bailey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bailey Middle School part of?
Bailey Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
If your kid is on IEP plan, forget about this school. The principal and the teachers will NOT support your kid in school. Very bad experience.
You will only hear what your kid can not do. End of story - no support, no motivation coming from the teachers, nothing, wont even respect what is on IEP. Worst school to date in my experience.
5 10/10/2025
This is my son's second year at Bailey. It's a great school. He has excelled in ways he didn't think he could. He is given challenging work and the homework load isn't overly onerous.
5 10/10/2025
VERY GOOD SCHOOL. DONT LISTEN TO PEOPLE SAYING THAT IT IS A BAD SCHOOL BECASUE IT IS SIMPLY LOVELY.
2 10/10/2025
The school is fine (joke), there are just some teachers that falt out don't enjoy being near teens.
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