For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,546 students in 27804, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27804, NC are Rocky Mount Preparatory and Rocky Mount Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27804, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27804, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27804, NC include Rocky Mount Preparatory and Rocky Mount Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27804?
2 public middle schools are located in 27804.
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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