For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 347 students in 27938, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 27938, NC is 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 27938 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27938, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27938, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
362 Us Hwy 158 W
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0470
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27938, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27938, NC include Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27938?
1 public middle schools are located in 27938.
What is the racial composition of students in 27938?
27938 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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