For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,768 students in 27601, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27601, NC are Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Moore Square Middle School and Ligon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27601, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Gr: 6-13 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Moore Square Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 South Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Ligon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 E Lenoir St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
27601, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27601, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27601, NC include Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Moore Square Middle School and Ligon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27601?
3 public middle schools are located in 27601.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601?
27601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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