Burns Middle in Lawndale, NC | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

744

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.33

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina middle enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

521

Burns Middle: 744 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

17.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 768
Teachers (FTE): 43.4
Student–teacher ratio: 17.7:1

What the reported data says about Burns Middle

Burns Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lawndale. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Cleveland County Schools. NCES reports 744 students for 2024–25.

Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the North Carolina median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.8%) and Black (15.6%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Burns Middle

1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 12.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White68.8%
Hispanic9.8%
Black15.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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631 reported students

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Middle · Grades 05–06

601 reported students

Shelby Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

588 reported students

Shelby High

High · Grades 09–12

792 reported students

Elizabeth Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

649 reported students

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Public schools near Burns Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Burns High High · Cleveland County Schools	09–12	928	0.5 mi
Fallston Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools	PK–05	502	2.2 mi
Union Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools	PK–05	413	5.1 mi
North Brook Elementary Elementary · Lincoln County Schools	PK–05	344	6.8 mi
West Lincoln Middle Middle · Lincoln County Schools	06–08	563	9.4 mi
John Chavis Middle School Middle · Gaston County Schools	06–08	412	9.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Burns Middle

What grades does Burns Middle serve?

Burns Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cleveland County Schools.

How many students attend Burns Middle?

Burns Middle reported 744 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 768 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Burns Middle?

The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 744 students and 43.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Burns Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Burns Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cleveland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Burns Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Burns Middle in?

Burns Middle is part of Cleveland County Schools, based in Shelby, NC, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Burns Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burns High (0.5 mi), Fallston Elementary (2.2 mi), Union Elementary (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.