Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, Orange 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 56% (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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles W Stanford Middle serves the northeast part of Hillsborough, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 114.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest boundary is about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Middle School's student population of 514 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange 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 Orange Middle School is 0.61, 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
#1151 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Orange Middle School's ranking?
Orange Middle School is ranked #1151 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Orange Middle School often compared to?
Orange Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A L Stanback Middle School, Gravelly Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Orange Middle School?
514 students attend Orange Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Orange Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Middle School?
Orange Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orange Middle School offer ?
Orange Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Middle School part of?
Orange Middle School is part of Orange County Schools.
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