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Best Burnsville Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 437 students in Burnsville, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, NC are East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Burnsville, NC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burnsville, North Carolina

Burnsville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bald Creek School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
55 Bee Log Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
1175 Clearmont School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
505 Burnsville School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burnsville, NC include East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burnsville?
2 public middle schools are located in Burnsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?
Burnsville public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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