For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,723 students in 27539, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27539, NC are Lufkin Road Middle School and West Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27539 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27539, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27539, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lufkin Road Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 Lufkin Road
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
West Lake Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27539, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27539, NC include Lufkin Road Middle School and West Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27539?
2 public middle schools are located in 27539.
What is the racial composition of students in 27539?
27539 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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