Best 27856 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 531 students in 27856, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 27856, NC is Nash 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 27856 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27856, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27856, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nash Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27856, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27856, NC include Nash Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27856?
1 public middle schools are located in 27856.
What is the racial composition of students in 27856?
27856 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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