For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 654 students in 27312, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27312, NC are Willow Oak Montessori and George M. Horton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27312 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27312, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27312, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Oak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1476 Andrews Store Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
George M. Horton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Horton Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
27312, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
School Of The Arts For Boys Academy (Saba) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
Tbd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 548-0229
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 548-0229
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27312, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27312, NC include Willow Oak Montessori and George M. Horton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27312?
2 public middle schools are located in 27312.
What is the racial composition of students in 27312?
27312 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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