Serving 1,632 students in grades 6-8, Mills Park Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Mills Park Middle serves the west part of Cary, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 38.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mills Park Middle School's student population of 1,632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mills Park Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Park Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)90%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Asian
55%
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
5%
24%
White
29%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Park Middle School's ranking?
Mills Park Middle School is ranked #46 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mills Park Middle School often compared to?
Mills Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mills Park Middle School?
1,632 students attend Mills Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mills Park Middle School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Park Middle School?
Mills Park Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mills Park Middle School offer ?
Mills Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills Park Middle School part of?
Mills Park Middle School is part of Wake County Schools.
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