For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 748 students in 27021, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27021, NC are Chestnut Grove Middle School and Meadowbrook Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27021 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27021, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27021, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chestnut Grove Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2185 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Meadowbrook Drive
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27021, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27021, NC include Chestnut Grove Middle School and Meadowbrook Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27021?
2 public middle schools are located in 27021.
What is the racial composition of students in 27021?
27021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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