North Carolinaโ€บSchoolsโ€บOrrum Middle

Orrum Middle

PublicGrades 5โ€“8
Orrum, North Carolina ยท Public Schools of Robeson County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students294
Student:Teacher15.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
294
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5โ€“8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Orrum Middle is a public elementary serving grades 5โ€“8 in Orrum, North Carolina. The school enrolls 294 students. It is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking โ€” different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
294 students โ€” small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeโ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span5โ€“8
DistrictPublic Schools of Robeson County
County37155
CityOrrum
ZIP28369
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370393001575

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment294
White27.9%
Hispanic / Latino7.5%
Black / African American31.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races16.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
27.9%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
31.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
16.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)