For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 521 students in 27801, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27801, NC are West Edgecombe Middle School and J W Parker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27801 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27801, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27801, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
J W Parker Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
27801, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Grades: PK-K
| 308 students
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27801, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27801, NC include West Edgecombe Middle School and J W Parker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27801?
2 public middle schools are located in 27801.
What is the racial composition of students in 27801?
27801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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