For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 795 students in 27882, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 27882, NC is Southern Nash Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27882 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27882, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27882, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Nash Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 South Nc Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
27882, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Pine Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Gr: K-3 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27882, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27882, NC include Southern Nash Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27882?
1 public middle schools are located in 27882.
What is the racial composition of students in 27882?
27882 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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