For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 653 students in 27209, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27209, NC are East Middle School and Tillery Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27209 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27209, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27209, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Tillery Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Academy Street
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Gr: K-7 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27209, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27209, NC include East Middle School and Tillery Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27209?
2 public middle schools are located in 27209.
What is the racial composition of students in 27209?
27209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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