Butner-Stem Middle

bsms.gcs.k12.nc.us

433 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Butner-Stem Middle School, located in Butner, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Granville County Public Schools system, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development typical of the middle school experience. The institution emphasizes a collaborative community approach, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school’s academic program is supported by a variety of core subjects supplemented by elective offerings intended to help students explore their interests and talents. Beyond the classroom, Butner-Stem Middle School encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and school-wide initiatives designed to build school spirit and community engagement. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and civic participation.

433

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Butner-Stem Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	176
Black	112
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
176 (40.6 %)
White
130 (30.0 %)
Black
112 (25.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Granville County Schools
Phone:	(919)575-9429
Website:	http://bsms.gcs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
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 6 138

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 148