For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,731 students in 27536, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27536, NC are Henderson Collegiate, Stem Early High School and Vance Virtual Village Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27536 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27536, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27536, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Gr: K-12 | 1,319 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Stem Early High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Gr: K-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Vance County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
293 Warrenton Road
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Advance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
27536, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27536, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27536, NC include Henderson Collegiate, Stem Early High School and Vance Virtual Village Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27536?
5 public middle schools are located in 27536.
What is the racial composition of students in 27536?
27536 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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