For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,394 students in 27253, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27253, NC are River Mill Academy, Southern Alamance Middle School and Alamance Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27253 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27253, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27253, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Mill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Gr: K-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Southern Alamance Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
771 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Alamance Virtual School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6134
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6134
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 E Pine Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27253, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27253, NC include River Mill Academy, Southern Alamance Middle School and Alamance Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27253?
5 public middle schools are located in 27253.
What is the racial composition of students in 27253?
27253 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% 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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