For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,561 students in 27591, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27591, NC are Archer Lodge Middle School, Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Wendell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27591 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27591, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27591, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Archer Lodge Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
762 Wendell Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 553-0714
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 553-0714
Grades: 6-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Grades: K-8
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3409 Nc Highway 97
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-1667
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-1667
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
27591, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27591, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27591, NC include Archer Lodge Middle School, Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Wendell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27591?
3 public middle schools are located in 27591.
What is the racial composition of students in 27591?
27591 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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