For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,501 students in 27516, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27516, NC are Woods Charter, Smith Middle School and Mcdougle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27516 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 27516, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27516, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woods Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
160 Woodland Grove Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 960-8353
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2145
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2145
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Mcdougle Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Old Fayetteville Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 933-1556
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 933-1556
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Granite Mill Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-0070
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-0070
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Culbreth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Culbreth Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-7161
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 929-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Merritt Mill Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2300
Grades: 8-12
| 81 students
27516, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Century Charter High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1315-a New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
750 S Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-8211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27516, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27516, NC include Woods Charter, Smith Middle School and Mcdougle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27516, NC?
6 public middle schools are located in 27516, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27516, NC?
27516, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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