Best Northampton County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,073 students in Northampton County, NC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, NC are Northampton Virtual Academy, Conway Middle School and Kipp Gaston College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Northampton County, NC public middle schools have an score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Northampton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Northampton Virtual Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900

Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #22.

Conway Middle School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312

Gr: 4-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #33.

Kipp Gaston College Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
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320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932

Gr: K-12 | 1,183 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

Gaston Stem Leadership Academy

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520

Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #55.

W A Pattillo Middle School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
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501 East Ave
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812

Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northampton County, NC

Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Garysburg Elementary School (Closed 2010)

504 Nc 46 Hwy
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149

Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Gaston Middle School (Closed 2023)

400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520

Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School (Closed 2013)

152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371

Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300

Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Northampton High-west High School (Closed 2012)

152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910

Gr: 7-12

Northampton More Tha (Closed 2010)

8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791

Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rich Square-creecy Elementary School (Closed 2010)

210 Roberts Road
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937

Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Seaboard-coates Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 309
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041

Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Squire Elementary School (Closed 2016)

4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877

Gr: PK-K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Willis Hare Elementary School (Closed 2024)

479 Willis Hare Road
Pendleton, NC 27862
(252) 585-1900

Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, NC include Northampton Virtual Academy, Conway Middle School and Kipp Gaston College Preparatory.

How many public middle schools are located in Northampton County?

5 public middle schools are located in Northampton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?

Northampton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).