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Orrum Middle
Middle School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Orrum, NC
A Public Schools of Robeson County middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 129, Orrum, NC 28369
- Math 27% vs NC 55% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orrum Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orrum 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,430/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$42,554
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28369; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Public Schools of Robeson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlefield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–8 | Not available | 643 | Compare → |
| Lumberton JuniorEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 640 | Compare → |
| Pembroke MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 641 | Compare → |
| Red Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 5–8 | Not available | 580 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public Schools of Robeson County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #34 of 36
- District spending per student
- $12,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orrum Middle is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orrum Middle
Orrum Middle is a public middle school in Orrum, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 301 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,597 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orrum Middle
What grades does Orrum Middle serve?
Orrum Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Orrum Middle?
Orrum Middle has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orrum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Orrum Middle is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orrum Middle rank in NC?
Orrum Middle ranks #2,597 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Orrum Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Orrum Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Orrum Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orrum Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orrum Middle a charter school?
No, Orrum Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orrum Middle a Title I school?
No, Orrum Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orrum Middle?
99.0% of students at Orrum 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (910) 628-8408
- Area population (ZIP 28369)
- 1,781
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 28369; 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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