For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,712 students in Roxboro, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Roxboro, NC are Roxboro Community School, Southern Middle School and Pcs Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roxboro, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Roxboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Roxboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roxboro Community School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Grades: 6-12
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Roxboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Roxboro, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Roxboro, NC include Roxboro Community School, Southern Middle School and Pcs Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Roxboro?
4 public middle schools are located in Roxboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Roxboro?
Roxboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Roxboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Roxboro include: Southern Middle School vs. Northern Middle School, Northern Middle School vs. Southern Middle School
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