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Best Cary Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 8,832 students in Cary, NC. The top-ranked public middle schools in Cary, NC are Mills Park Middle School, Davis Drive Middle School and Triangle Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cary, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Cary have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cary, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills Park Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
441 Mills Park Drive
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Triangle Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
312 Gregson Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 388-0077
Gr: K-12 | 1,904 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Alston Ridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7833 Fussell Avenue
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8044
Gr: 6-8 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
West Cary Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Evans Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Reedy Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Gr: K-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
East Cary Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Se Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 466-4377
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cary, NC?
How many public middle schools are located in Cary?
8 public middle schools are located in Cary.
What is the racial composition of students in Cary?
Cary public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cary are often viewed compared to one another?

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