For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,502 students in Rocky Mount, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rocky Mount, NC are West Edgecombe Middle School, G R Edwards Middle School and Rocky Mount Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Mount, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Rocky Mount have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Rocky Mount, NC (2025)
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.
G R Edwards Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Gr: K-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Williford St
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Gr: 1-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rocky Mount, 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%
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 Rocky Mount, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rocky Mount, NC include West Edgecombe Middle School, G R Edwards Middle School and Rocky Mount Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Rocky Mount?
6 public middle schools are located in Rocky Mount.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% 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 Rocky Mount are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rocky Mount include: G R Edwards Middle School vs. Rocky Mount Middle School, Rocky Mount Middle School vs. G R Edwards Middle School
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