For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 521 students in 27801, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27801, NC are West Edgecombe Middle School and J W Parker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27801 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27801, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27801, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
J W Parker Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
27801, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27801, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27801, NC include West Edgecombe Middle School and J W Parker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27801?
2 public middle schools are located in 27801.
What is the racial composition of students in 27801?
27801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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