For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 525 students in 27856, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 27856, NC is Nash Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27856 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27856, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27856, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nash Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
27856, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8967 Cedar Grove Sch Loop Road
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27856, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27856, NC include Nash Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27856?
1 public middle schools are located in 27856.
What is the racial composition of students in 27856?
27856 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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