For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,416 students in 27513, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27513, NC are West Cary Middle School, Reedy Creek Middle School and Cardinal Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27513 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27513, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27513, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Cary Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Evans Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #22.
Reedy Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
27513, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27513, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27513, NC include West Cary Middle School, Reedy Creek Middle School and Cardinal Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27513?
3 public middle schools are located in 27513.
What is the racial composition of students in 27513?
27513 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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