For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,578 students in 27886, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27886, NC are North East Carolina Prep and Martin Millennium Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27886 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27886, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27886, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
27886, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27886, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27886, NC include North East Carolina Prep and Martin Millennium Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27886?
2 public middle schools are located in 27886.
What is the racial composition of students in 27886?
27886 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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