For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 391 students in 27509, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 27509, NC is Butner-stem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27509 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27509, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27509, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butner-stem Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 East D St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27509, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27509, NC include Butner-stem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27509?
1 public middle schools are located in 27509.
What is the racial composition of students in 27509?
27509 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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