For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,733 students in 27616, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27616, NC are River Bend Middle School and East Millbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27616 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27616, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27616, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Wallace Martin Way
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
East Millbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27616, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27616, NC include River Bend Middle School and East Millbrook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27616?
2 public middle schools are located in 27616.
What is the racial composition of students in 27616?
27616 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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