For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,577 students in 27565, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27565, NC are Oxford Preparatory, Granville Academy and Northern Granville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27565 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27565, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27565, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6041b Landis Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Grades: K-12
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Granville Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Grades: K-12
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Granville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3144 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
27565, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Granville Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2317
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2317
Grades: 6-11
| 157 students
3200 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-6411
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-6411
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8176 Hwy 96
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-8935
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-8935
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
200 Taylor Street
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Grades: 4-6
| 550 students
200 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27565, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27565, NC include Oxford Preparatory, Granville Academy and Northern Granville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27565?
4 public middle schools are located in 27565.
What is the racial composition of students in 27565?
27565 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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