For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 4,157 students in 27519, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27519, NC are Mills Park Middle School, Davis Drive Middle School and Alston Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27519 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27519, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mills Park Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,628 students
Rank: #22.
Davis Drive Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #33.
Alston Ridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7833 Fussell Avenue
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8044
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8044
Grades: 6-8
| 1,532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27519, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27519, NC include Mills Park Middle School, Davis Drive Middle School and Alston Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27519?
3 public middle schools are located in 27519.
What is the racial composition of students in 27519?
27519 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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