Best 27938 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 336 students in 27938, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 27938, NC is Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27938 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27938, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27938, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
362 Us Hwy 158 W
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0470
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27938, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27938, NC include Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27938?
1 public middle schools are located in 27938.
What is the racial composition of students in 27938?
27938 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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