For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 894 students in 27244, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 27244, NC is Western Alamance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27244 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27244, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 27244, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Alamance Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Eldon Drive
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6010
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
27244, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27244, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27244, NC include Western Alamance Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27244?
1 public middle schools are located in 27244.
What is the racial composition of students in 27244?
27244 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).
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