For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,349 students in 27577, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27577, NC are The Innovation Academy At South Campus, Neuse Charter School and Jcps Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27577 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27577, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27577, NC Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Innovation Academy At South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 Martin Luther King Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Neuse Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Grades: K-12
| 904 students
Rank: #33.
Jcps Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Grades: K-12
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Smithfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-4696
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-4696
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
27577, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Grades: 12
| 50 students
South Campus Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
South Campus Community Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27577, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27577, NC include The Innovation Academy At South Campus, Neuse Charter School and Jcps Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27577?
5 public middle schools are located in 27577.
What is the racial composition of students in 27577?
27577 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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