For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 500 students in 27855, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 27855, NC is Hertford County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27855 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27855, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27855, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hertford County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Hwy 11n
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27855, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27855, NC include Hertford County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27855?
1 public middle schools are located in 27855.
What is the racial composition of students in 27855?
27855 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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