Best Orrum Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 294 students in Orrum, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Orrum, NC is Orrum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orrum, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Orrum have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Orrum, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orrum Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1684 South Creek Road
Orrum, NC 28369
(910) 628-8408
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Orrum, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Orrum, NC include Orrum Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orrum?
1 public schools are located in Orrum.
What is the racial composition of students in Orrum?
Orrum public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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