For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,042 students in 27523, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 27523, NC is Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
middle school in zipcode 27523 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27523, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27523, NC Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6150 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-1870
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-1870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27523, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27523, NC include Salem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27523?
1 public middle schools are located in 27523.
What is the racial composition of students in 27523?
27523 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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