For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,113 students in Transylvania County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Transylvania County, NC are Brevard Academy, Brevard Middle School and Davidson River School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Transylvania County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Transylvania County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Transylvania County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brevard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Hendersonville Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 885-2665
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 885-2665
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Brevard Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fisher Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Davidson River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
970 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Rosman Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Old Rosman Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Transylvania County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Transylvania County, NC include Brevard Academy, Brevard Middle School and Davidson River School.
How many public middle schools are located in Transylvania County?
3 public middle schools are located in Transylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Transylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Transylvania County include: Rosman Middle School vs. Brevard Middle School, Brevard Middle School vs. Brevard Academy, Brevard Middle School vs. Rosman Middle School
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