For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 633 students in Locust, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in Locust, NC is West Stanly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Locust have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Locust, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Stanly Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Locust, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Gr: K-6 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Locust, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Locust, NC include West Stanly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Locust?
1 public middle schools are located in Locust.
What is the racial composition of students in Locust?
Locust public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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