For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 649 students in Spencer, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Spencer, NC is North Rowan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Spencer, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Rowan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spencer, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spencer, NC include North Rowan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spencer?
1 public middle schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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