For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,536 students in Cornelius, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cornelius, NC are Bailey Middle School and Lakeside Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornelius, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Cornelius have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cornelius, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11900 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Cornelius, NC 28031
(980) 343-1068
Gr: 6-8 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17609 Old Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cornelius, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cornelius, NC include Bailey Middle School and Lakeside Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Cornelius?
2 public middle schools are located in Cornelius.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornelius?
Cornelius public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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