For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,386 students in 27834, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27834, NC are Pactolus and Wellcome Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27834 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27834, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27834, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pactolus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Yankee Hall Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Wellcome Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N Memorial Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-5938
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-5938
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1717 West 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-3530
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-3530
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Spruce St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27834, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27834, NC include Pactolus and Wellcome Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27834?
4 public middle schools are located in 27834.
What is the racial composition of students in 27834?
27834 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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