For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 9,062 students in 27587, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27587, NC are Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27587 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27587, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27587, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Gr: K-12 | 1,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Gr: K-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Gr: K-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Gr: K-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Wake Forest Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S Main St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Gr: K-12 | 2,617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27587, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27587, NC include Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Heritage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27587?
8 public middle schools are located in 27587.
What is the racial composition of students in 27587?
27587 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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