For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 612 students in 27288, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 27288, NC is J E Holmes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27288 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27288, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27288, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J E Holmes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
27288, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1719 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Providence Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27288, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27288, NC include J E Holmes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27288?
1 public middle schools are located in 27288.
What is the racial composition of students in 27288?
27288 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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