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Woodlawn Middle

3970 Mebane Rogers Road, Mebane, NC 27302Alamance-Burlington Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
575
Students
Total enrolled
$15,701
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 575 students in grades 06–08 in Mebane, North Carolina.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,701 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Woodlawn Middle is a large middle in Mebane, North Carolina, serving grades 06–08 with 575 students. The district invests $15,701 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Woodlawn Middle

575
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution286 male · 289 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 305 students
Student Composition
40%
20%
30%
8%
Asian2%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black30%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370003000021

Academic Outcomes at Woodlawn Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27302

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,701Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,701
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,908
Student Support$2,983
Administration$1,884
Operations$2,355
Other$1,570
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,701 spent per student, an estimated $6,955 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
18%
State government
58.2%
Local (property tax)
18.4%
Federal programs
23.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Elon ElementaryHighland ElementaryAlexander Wilson ElementaryAudrey W. Garrett Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Turrentine MiddleWestern Alamance MiddleBroadview MiddleHawfields Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Southern Alamance HighWalter M Williams HighEastern Alamance HighWestern Alamance High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyAlamance County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAlamance-Burlington Schools →
Phone: (919)563-3222
NCES ID: 370003000021
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mebane seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
3970 Mebane Rogers Road, Mebane, NC 27302
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.