For the 2024 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 11,162 students in North Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Carolina are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Brown Summit Middle School and Weddington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best North Carolina Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Weddington Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #44.
Davis Drive Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #55.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,262 students
Rank: #66.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #77.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
Davidson K-8 School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,103 students
Rank: #99.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1010.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
Rank: #1111.
South Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #1212.
Seventy-first Classical Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6830 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-0092
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1313.
Elkin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Grades: 7-8
| 183 students
Rank: #1414.
Collettsville School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4690 Collettsville School Rd
Collettsville, NC 28611
(828) 754-6913
Collettsville, NC 28611
(828) 754-6913
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #1515.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Grades: K-11
| 1,079 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in North Carolina include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Brown Summit Middle School and Weddington Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in North Carolina?
15 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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