For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,448 students in Edgecombe County, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Edgecombe County, NC are Red Oak Middle School, North East Carolina Prep and West Edgecombe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgecombe County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Edgecombe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Edgecombe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3170 Red Oak-battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: #22.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: PK-12
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
South Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pinetops-crisp Road
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4371 Battleboro-leggett Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #77.
J W Parker Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Edgecombe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Grades: PK-K
| 308 students
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Edgecombe County, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Edgecombe County, NC include Red Oak Middle School, North East Carolina Prep and West Edgecombe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC?
8 public middle schools are located in Edgecombe County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County, NC?
Edgecombe County, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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