For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,406 students in 27284, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27284, NC are Nc Leadership Charter Academy, Kernersville Middle School and Southeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27284 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27284, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27284, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Gr: K-12 | 1,170 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Kernersville Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Brown Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Old Salem Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4219
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4219
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
East Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Bagley Drive
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6765
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6765
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27284, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27284, NC include Nc Leadership Charter Academy, Kernersville Middle School and Southeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27284?
4 public middle schools are located in 27284.
What is the racial composition of students in 27284?
27284 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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