For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 4,118 students in 27519, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27519, NC are Mills Park Middle School, Davis Drive Middle School and Alston Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27519 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27519, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills Park Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Davis Drive Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Alston Ridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7833 Fussell Avenue
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8044
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8044
Gr: 6-8 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27519, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27519, NC include Mills Park Middle School, Davis Drive Middle School and Alston Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27519?
3 public middle schools are located in 27519.
What is the racial composition of students in 27519?
27519 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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