For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 572 students in 28327, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28327, NC are Crain's Creek Middle School and The Community Learning Center Pinckney. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 28327 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28327, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28327, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crain's Creek Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4631 Union Church Rd
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 245-3796
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
The Community Learning Center Pinckney
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pinckney Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2603
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28327, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28327, NC include Crain's Creek Middle School and The Community Learning Center Pinckney.
How many public middle schools are located in 28327?
2 public middle schools are located in 28327.
What is the racial composition of students in 28327?
28327 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% 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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