For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 591 students in Southport, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in Southport, NC is South Brunswick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southport, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Southport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Southport, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6870
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6870
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Southport, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Southport, NC include South Brunswick Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Southport?
1 public middle schools are located in Southport.
What is the racial composition of students in Southport?
Southport public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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