For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,288 students in Nash County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nash County, NC are Nash Central Middle School, Southern Nash Middle School and Rocky Mount Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nash County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Nash County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nash County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nash Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Southern Nash Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 South Nc Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Gr: K-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Williford St
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Gr: 4-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nash County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nash County, NC include Nash Central Middle School, Southern Nash Middle School and Rocky Mount Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Nash County?
6 public middle schools are located in Nash County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nash County?
Nash County public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nash County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nash County include: Southern Nash Middle School vs. Rocky Mount Preparatory, Rocky Mount Preparatory vs. Southern Nash Middle School, Nash Central Middle School vs. Southern Nash Middle School
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