For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 807 students in 27549, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27549, NC are Terrell Lane Middle School and Crosscreek Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27549 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27549, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27549, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrell Lane Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Terrell Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Crosscreek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 East River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
27549, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27549, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27549, NC include Terrell Lane Middle School and Crosscreek Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27549?
2 public middle schools are located in 27549.
What is the racial composition of students in 27549?
27549 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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