Public middle schools in North Carolina achieve an average science proficiency of 71% (2024-25).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina is Piedmont Middle School with ≥99%.
Science Proficiency Range: 92%
99%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 94%
Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in North Carolina (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 6-8
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harris Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-8
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-8
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
The Brawley School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
132 Swift Arrow Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
The Expedition School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 33
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-8432
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Gray Stone Day
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-12
49464 Merner Terrace
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Misenheimer, NC 28109
(704) 463-0567
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Magellan Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 3-8
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Oakwood Middle Ib School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
321 Clegg Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Peak Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-8
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Stem Early High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 6-8
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bailey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-8
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mills Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-8
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Apex Friendship Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Henderson Collegiate
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-12
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Hope Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
2995 Mills Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-7071
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Weddington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 6-8
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Davis Drive Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 6-8
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Blowing Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: PK-8
165 Morris Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3204
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(828) 295-3204
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Cane River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Canton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
60 Penland St
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3467
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Durham Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-9
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
East Yancey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Elkin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 7-8
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Ellerbe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
128 W Ballard Street
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Endeavor Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-8
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Envision Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-8
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
The Innovation Academy At South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
521 Martin Luther King Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
2119 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2894
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-2894
Rank: #24 - 4324. - 43.
Midway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 6-8
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Carolina average public middle schools science proficiency?
The North Carolina average public middle schools science proficiency is 71%% for 2024-25.
What are the public middle schools with the highest science proficiency in North Carolina?
The best top ranked public middle schools in North Carolina include Piedmont Middle School, Harris Road Middle School and Marvin Ridge Middle School.
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