Best Aberdeen Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 607 students in Aberdeen, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Aberdeen, NC is Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Aberdeen, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Aberdeen, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
310 Keyser St
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 944-1523
Gr: PK-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, NC include Southern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aberdeen?
1 public middle schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% 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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