Serving 294 students in grades 5-8, Orrum 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 16% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orrum Middle School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orrum 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 Orrum Middle School is 0.77, which is more 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
#2486 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)16%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
31%
24%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orrum Middle School's ranking?
Orrum Middle School is ranked #2486 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Orrum Middle School?
294 students attend Orrum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Orrum Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orrum Middle School?
Orrum Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orrum Middle School offer ?
Orrum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orrum Middle School part of?
Orrum Middle School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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