For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,088 students in 27889, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27889, NC are Washington Montessori and P S Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27889 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27889, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27889, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Gr: K-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
P S Jones Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
27889, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Gr: PK-1 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Gr: 2-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27889, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27889, NC include Washington Montessori and P S Jones Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27889?
2 public middle schools are located in 27889.
What is the racial composition of students in 27889?
27889 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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