For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 863 students in 27609, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 27609, NC is Carroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27609 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27609, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 27609, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4520 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27609, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27609, NC include Carroll Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27609?
1 public middle schools are located in 27609.
What is the racial composition of students in 27609?
27609 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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