For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,588 students in Oxford, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oxford, NC are Oxford Preparatory, Northern Granville Middle School and Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oxford, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Oxford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oxford, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6041b Landis Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Gr: K-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Northern Granville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3144 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oxford, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oxford, NC include Oxford Preparatory, Northern Granville Middle School and Phoenix Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Oxford?
4 public middle schools are located in Oxford.
What is the racial composition of students in Oxford?
Oxford public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% 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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