For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 848 students in 27870, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27870, NC are Chaloner Middle School and William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27870 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27870, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27870, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chaloner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Virginia Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
27870, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27870, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27870, NC include Chaloner Middle School and William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27870?
2 public middle schools are located in 27870.
What is the racial composition of students in 27870?
27870 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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