For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 248 students in Smyrna, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in Smyrna, NC is Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Smyrna, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
174 Marshallberg Road
Smyrna, NC 28579
(252) 729-2301
Smyrna, NC 28579
(252) 729-2301
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Smyrna, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Smyrna, NC include Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smyrna?
1 public middle schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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