For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,825 students in 27601, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27601, NC are Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Ligon Middle School and Moore Square Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27601, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Grades: 6-13
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Ligon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 E Lenoir St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #33.
Moore Square Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 South Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
27601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27601, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27601, NC include Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Ligon Middle School and Moore Square Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27601, NC?
3 public middle schools are located in 27601, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601, NC?
27601, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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