For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 469 students in Burnsville, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, NC are East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burnsville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, NC include East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burnsville?
2 public middle schools are located in Burnsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?
Burnsville public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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