For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 200 students in 27970, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 27970, NC is Washington County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27970 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27970, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27970, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27970, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27970, NC include Washington County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27970?
1 public middle schools are located in 27970.
What is the racial composition of students in 27970?
27970 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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