For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,056 students in 27596, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27596, NC are Youngsville Academy and Cedar Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27596 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27596, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27596, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youngsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2045 Hicks Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Gr: K-10 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2228 Cedar Creek Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27596, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27596, NC include Youngsville Academy and Cedar Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27596?
2 public middle schools are located in 27596.
What is the racial composition of students in 27596?
27596 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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