For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,767 students in 27540, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27540, NC are Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, Holly Ridge Middle School and Holly Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27540, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Rosewood Centre Dr
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 439-9448
Gr: K-8 | 1,268 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Holly Ridge Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1335
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Holly Grove Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-4177
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27540, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27540, NC include Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, Holly Ridge Middle School and Holly Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27540?
4 public middle schools are located in 27540.
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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