Bailey Middle

11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031

baileymiddleschool.wearecms.com

1,326 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bailey Middle School, located in Cornelius, North Carolina, is a key part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving students in the northern suburbs of Charlotte, the school is situated in a growing community near Lake Norman. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, electives, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for future academic success.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Cornelius community, often benefiting from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. By leveraging its position within the CMS system, Bailey Middle provides students with access to district-wide resources while maintaining a focus on local engagement. Families looking for detailed information regarding the school’s academic performance, extracurricular offerings, and specific administrative policies can find up-to-date resources through their official district website at [http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/baileyMS](http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/baileyMS).

1,326

Total Students

74.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bailey Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	870
Hispanic	199
Black	139
Asian	65
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
870 (65.6 %)
Hispanic
199 (15.0 %)
Black
139 (10.5 %)
Asian
65 (4.9 %)
Two or More
49 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-1068
Website:	http://baileymiddleschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 402

Grade 7 464

Grade 8 460