Best Public Middle Schools in Salisbury, NC (2025-26)

Best Salisbury Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,407 students in Salisbury, NC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, NC are West Rowan Middle School, Erwin Middle School and Summit Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salisbury, NC public middle schools have an score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Salisbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Salisbury, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Rowan Middle School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
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5925 Statesville Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-4775

Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #22.

Erwin Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
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170 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-7265

Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Summit Virtual Academy

(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
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1636 Parkview Circle
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 630-7274

Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

Southeast Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
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1570 Peeler Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 638-5561

Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #55.

Henderson High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1215 North Main St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 639-3134

Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Salisbury, North Carolina

Salisbury, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Knox Middle School (Closed 2023)

1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922

Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rowan Academy (Closed 2007)

1010 Airport Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200

Gr: K-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Salisbury, NC include West Rowan Middle School, Erwin Middle School and Summit Virtual Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Salisbury?

5 public middle schools are located in Salisbury.

What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury?

Salisbury public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Salisbury are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salisbury include: Erwin Middle School vs. Southeast Middle School, West Rowan Middle School vs. Southeast Middle School, Southeast Middle School vs. Erwin Middle School