For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,416 students in 27513, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27513, NC are West Cary Middle School, Reedy Creek Middle School and Cardinal Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27513 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27513, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27513, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Cary Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Evans Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Reedy Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
27513, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27513, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27513, NC include West Cary Middle School, Reedy Creek Middle School and Cardinal Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27513?
3 public middle schools are located in 27513.
What is the racial composition of students in 27513?
27513 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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