Best 27526 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,356 students in 27526, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27526, NC are Fuquay-varina Middle School and Harnett Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27526 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27526, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27526, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fuquay-varina Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
109 N Ennis Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Harnett Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Lafayette School Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-0769
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27526, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27526, NC include Fuquay-varina Middle School and Harnett Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27526?
3 public middle schools are located in 27526.
What is the racial composition of students in 27526?
27526 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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