For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,197 students in Monroe, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe, NC are Union Academy, Piedmont Middle School and Parkwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Monroe, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Grades: K-12
| 2,193 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2816 Sikes Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #33.
Parkwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3219 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #44.
Apprentice Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Weddington Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Sunset Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #66.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monroe, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe, NC include Union Academy, Piedmont Middle School and Parkwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe?
6 public middle schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Monroe include: Monroe Middle School vs. Piedmont Middle School, Monroe Middle School vs. Parkwood Middle School, Parkwood Middle School vs. Monroe Middle School
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