For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,699 students in Elizabeth City, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth City, NC are Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech, Elizabeth City Middle School and River Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabeth City, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Elizabeth City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elizabeth City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1413 W Ehringhaus St
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 562-0653
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 562-0653
Grades: 5-12
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth City, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elizabeth City, NC include Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech, Elizabeth City Middle School and River Road Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elizabeth City?
4 public middle schools are located in Elizabeth City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth City?
Elizabeth City public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Elizabeth City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elizabeth City include: Elizabeth City Middle School vs. Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech, Northeast Academy Of Aerospace & Advtech vs. Elizabeth City Middle School
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