For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 860 students in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC are Chaloner Middle School and William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke Rapids, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Roanoke Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chaloner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Virginia Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC include Chaloner Middle School and William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Roanoke Rapids?
2 public middle schools are located in Roanoke Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke Rapids?
Roanoke Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Roanoke Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Roanoke Rapids include: Chaloner Middle School vs. William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy, William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy vs. Chaloner Middle School
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