Best Cerro Gordo Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,192 students in Cerro Gordo, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Cerro Gordo, NC is Cerro Gordo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Cerro Gordo, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
West Columbus School
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy Sw
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cerro Gordo, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cerro Gordo, NC include Cerro Gordo Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cerro Gordo?
2 public middle schools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% 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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