East Yancey Middle in Burnsville, NC

At a glance

Reported students

259

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina middle enrollment

9th percentile

Compared with 476 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

304.5

East Yancey Middle: 259 reported students.

State peer staffing position

11th percentile

13:1 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: 256
Teachers (FTE): 18.25
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1

What the reported data says about East Yancey Middle

East Yancey Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Burnsville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Yancey County Schools. NCES reports 259 students for 2024–25.

Among 476 middle schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 591 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below 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 (80.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.8%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. 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 East Yancey Middle

1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.9 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 1 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: 10.9%
Students with disabilities: 16%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 98.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.14
Social workers (FTE): 0.14

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White80.7%
Hispanic17.8%
Black0.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.8%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cane River Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

210 reported students

Burnsville Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

350 reported students

Blue Ridge Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

382 reported students

South Toe Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

107 reported students

Mountain Heritage High

High · Grades 09–12

642 reported students

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Public schools near East Yancey 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
Burnsville Elementary Elementary · Yancey County Schools	PK–05	350	0.4 mi
Mountain Heritage High High · Yancey County Schools	09–12	642	4.2 mi
South Toe Elementary Elementary · Yancey County Schools	KG–05	107	6.3 mi
Blue Ridge Elementary Elementary · Yancey County Schools	PK–05	382	6.4 mi
Cane River Middle Middle · Yancey County Schools	06–08	210	6.7 mi
Mitchell Middle School Middle · Mitchell County Schools	06–08	380	8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about East Yancey Middle

What grades does East Yancey Middle serve?

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

How many students attend East Yancey Middle?

East Yancey Middle reported 259 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 476 North Carolina middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 256 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at East Yancey Middle?

The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 259 students and 19.9 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 East Yancey Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

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

98.8% 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 East Yancey Middle in?

East Yancey Middle is part of Yancey County Schools, based in Burnsville, NC, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near East Yancey Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burnsville Elementary (0.4 mi), Mountain Heritage High (4.2 mi), South Toe Elementary (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.