For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 938 students in 27909, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27909, NC are Elizabeth City Middle School, River Road Middle School and H L Trigg Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27909 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27909, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27909, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27909, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27909, NC include Elizabeth City Middle School, River Road Middle School and H L Trigg Community.
How many public middle schools are located in 27909?
3 public middle schools are located in 27909.
What is the racial composition of students in 27909?
27909 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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