For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,224 students in 27529, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27529, NC are Cleveland Middle School, North Garner Middle School and East Garner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27529 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 27529, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27529, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Cornwallis Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: #22.
North Garner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Powell Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #33.
East Garner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Jones Sausage Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Grades: 6-8
| 1,297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27529, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27529, NC include Cleveland Middle School, North Garner Middle School and East Garner Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27529, NC?
3 public middle schools are located in 27529, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27529, NC?
27529, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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