For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,920 students in Garner, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garner, 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.
Garner, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Garner have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garner, NC (2025)
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
| 923 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
| 896 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
| 1,101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garner, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garner, NC include Cleveland Middle School, North Garner Middle School and East Garner Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garner?
3 public middle schools are located in Garner.
What is the racial composition of students in Garner?
Garner public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Garner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Garner include: North Garner Middle School vs. East Garner Middle School, East Garner Middle School vs. North Garner Middle School
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