For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 715 students in Laurinburg, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laurinburg, NC are Shaw Academy and Spring Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurinburg, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Laurinburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laurinburg, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22801 Airbase Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 369-0590
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Laurinburg, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laurinburg, NC include Shaw Academy and Spring Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laurinburg?
2 public middle schools are located in Laurinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurinburg?
Laurinburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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