For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 919 students in 27809, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27809, NC are Red Oak Middle School and Phillips Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27809 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27809, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27809, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3170 Red Oak-battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4371 Battleboro-leggett Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27809, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27809, NC include Red Oak Middle School and Phillips Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27809?
2 public middle schools are located in 27809.
What is the racial composition of students in 27809?
27809 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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