For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 927 students in Claremont, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Claremont, NC are Mill Creek Middle School and River Bend Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claremont, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Claremont have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Claremont, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 Shiloh Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-1494
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-1494
Gr: 7-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4670 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-2754
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 241-2754
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Claremont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2952 N Oxford Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Claremont, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Claremont, NC include Mill Creek Middle School and River Bend Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Claremont?
2 public middle schools are located in Claremont.
What is the racial composition of students in Claremont?
Claremont public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Claremont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Claremont include: River Bend Middle School vs. Mill Creek Middle School, Mill Creek Middle School vs. River Bend Middle School
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