For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in 27344, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27344, NC are Chatham Charter, Silk Hope School and One Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27344 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27344, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27344, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Silk Hope School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7945 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
One Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2025 South 2nd Avenue Ext
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2414
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2414
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27344, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27344, NC include Chatham Charter, Silk Hope School and One Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27344?
4 public middle schools are located in 27344.
What is the racial composition of students in 27344?
27344 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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