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N L Dillard Middle
Middle School · Caswell County Schools · Yanceyville, NC
A Caswell County Schools middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 Hatchett Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379
- Math 27% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at N L Dillard Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where N L Dillard Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average313/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,361
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$608/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Caswell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
N L Dillard Middle is listed in Caswell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About N L Dillard Middle
N L Dillard Middle is a public middle school in Yanceyville, NC, part of Caswell County Schools, serving approximately 437 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,517 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about N L Dillard Middle
What grades does N L Dillard Middle serve?
N L Dillard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend N L Dillard Middle?
N L Dillard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N L Dillard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at N L Dillard Middle is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does N L Dillard Middle rank in NC?
N L Dillard Middle ranks #2,517 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is N L Dillard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
N L Dillard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at N L Dillard Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, N L Dillard Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is N L Dillard Middle a charter school?
No, N L Dillard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is N L Dillard Middle a Title I school?
No, N L Dillard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for N L Dillard Middle?
99.3% of students at N L Dillard Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caswell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (336) 694-4941
- Area population (ZIP 27379)
- 4,143
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 53.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27379; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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