For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 654 students in Pittsboro, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsboro, NC are Willow Oak Montessori and George M. Horton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsboro, 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 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pittsboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Oak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1476 Andrews Store Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
George M. Horton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79 Horton Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
Grades: 5-8
| 381 students
Pittsboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School Of The Arts For Boys Academy (Saba) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
Tbd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 548-0229
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 548-0229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pittsboro, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pittsboro, NC include Willow Oak Montessori and George M. Horton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittsboro?
2 public middle schools are located in Pittsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsboro?
Pittsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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