For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 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 average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northampton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Conway Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Main Street
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Conway, NC 27820
(252) 585-0312
Gr: 4-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Pleasant Hill Road
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 308-6932
Gr: K-12 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
W A Pattillo Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Ave
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812
Pleasant Hill, NC 27866
(252) 823-3812
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
504 Nc 46 Hwy
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
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
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gr: 7-12
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
210 Roberts Road
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Po Box 309
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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