East Yancey Middle

285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

www.eyms.yanceync.net/

255 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Yancey Middle School, located in the scenic mountain community of Burnsville, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in Yancey County. Part of the Yancey County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth for students in the middle grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a sense of community responsibility as they transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, East Yancey Middle School provides various opportunities for student involvement, including extracurricular activities and athletic programs that promote teamwork and school spirit. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational resources with a focus on local values. Through its website and community engagement, the school maintains a transparent connection with families, ensuring that parents and guardians are active participants in the educational journey of their children.

255

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Yancey Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	51
Two or More	2

White
202 (79.2 %)
Hispanic
51 (20.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yancey County Schools
Phone:	(828)682-2281
Website:	http://www.eyms.yanceync.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 86