For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,578 students in 27886, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27886, NC are North East Carolina Prep and Martin Millennium Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27886 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27886, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27886, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
27886, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27886, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27886, NC include North East Carolina Prep and Martin Millennium Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27886?
2 public middle schools are located in 27886.
What is the racial composition of students in 27886?
27886 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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