For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,046 students in 27712, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27712, NC are Little River K-8 School and George L Carrington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27712 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27712, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27712, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little River K-8 School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
George L Carrington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Milton Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3916
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3916
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27712, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27712, NC include Little River K-8 School and George L Carrington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27712?
2 public middle schools are located in 27712.
What is the racial composition of students in 27712?
27712 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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