For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,920 students in 27529, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27529, NC are Cleveland Middle School, North Garner Middle School and East Garner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 27529 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27529, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27529, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Cornwallis Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
North Garner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Powell Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
East Garner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Jones Sausage Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Gr: 6-8 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27529, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27529, NC include Cleveland Middle School, North Garner Middle School and East Garner Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27529?
3 public middle schools are located in 27529.
What is the racial composition of students in 27529?
27529 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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