Serving 687 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turrentine Middle School's student population of 687 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Turrentine 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 Turrentine Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2261 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
34%
25%
White
23%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Source: 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 #2261 out of 2,617 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 Southern Alamance Middle School, Western Alamance Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Turrentine Middle School?
687 students attend Turrentine Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Turrentine Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% 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 15:1.
What grades does Turrentine Middle School offer ?
Turrentine Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turrentine Middle School part of?
Turrentine Middle School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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