Serving 618 students in grades 6-8, Bunn 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bunn Middle serves the southern part of its school district in Bunn, NC, covering an area of approximately 150.9 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 13.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bunn Middle School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Motto
BMS will educate all students to ensure learning proficiency in order to perform at or above all grade levels.
School Rankings
Bunn 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 Bunn Middle School is 0.69, 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
#1914 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunn Middle School's ranking?
Bunn Middle School is ranked #1914 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bunn Middle School often compared to?
Bunn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Creek Middle School, Terrell Lane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bunn Middle School?
618 students attend Bunn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bunn Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunn Middle School?
Bunn Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bunn Middle School offer ?
Bunn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunn Middle School part of?
Bunn Middle School is part of Franklin County Schools.
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