For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,751 students in 27540, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27540, NC are Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, Holly Ridge Middle School and Holly Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27540, NC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Grades: K-8
| 1,243 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Wake Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Grades: 6-12
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27540, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27540, NC include Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, Holly Ridge Middle School and Holly Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27540?
4 public middle schools are located in 27540.
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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