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Best Monroe Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,197 students in Monroe, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe, NC are Union Academy, Piedmont Middle School and Parkwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Gr: K-12 | 2,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2816 Sikes Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Parkwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3219 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Apprentice Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 Weddington Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E Sunset Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monroe, NC include Union Academy, Piedmont Middle School and Parkwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe?
6 public middle schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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