For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,723 students in 27539, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27539, NC are Lufkin Road Middle School and West Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 27539 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27539, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27539, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lufkin Road Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 Lufkin Road
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
West Lake Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27539, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27539, NC include Lufkin Road Middle School and West Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27539?
2 public middle schools are located in 27539.
What is the racial composition of students in 27539?
27539 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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