Best 27520 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,977 students in 27520, NC.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 27520, NC are Johnston Charter Academy, Swift Creek Middle School and Clayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 27520 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27520, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).