Best Middle Schools in the Raleigh, NC Area
Are you looking for information on top public middle schools in the Raleigh area? Below you'll find rankings on some of the best Raleigh-area middle schools including Mills Park Middle School, Mills Park Elementary School, Davis Drive Elementary School, and Green Level High School. We also have data to help you compare such top traditional public middle schools to the area's best charter schools including Raleigh Charter High School, The Math and Science Academy of Apex, Triangle Math and Science Academy, and Magellan Charter School.
The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which Raleigh-area middle school would be best for any individual child. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.
Top Middle Schools in the Raleigh Area
West Lake Middle School
# 41 Middle School in Raleigh AreaWest Lake Middle School is located in the 27539 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, West Lake Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#182 middle school in North Carolina(76th percentile in state)
Carolina Charter Academy
# 42 Middle School in Raleigh AreaCarolina Charter Academy is located in the 27501 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carolina Charter Academy has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#193 middle school in North Carolina| (75th percentile in state) |
Neuse Charter School
# 43 Middle School in Raleigh AreaNeuse Charter School is located in the 27577 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Neuse Charter School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#198 middle school in North Carolina| (74th percentile in state) |
Archer Lodge Middle School
# 44 Middle School in Raleigh AreaArcher Lodge Middle School is located in the 27591 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Archer Lodge Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#199 middle school in North Carolina(74th percentile in state)
Rolesville Middle School
# 45 Middle School in Raleigh AreaRolesville Middle School is located in the 27571 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Rolesville Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#216 middle school in North Carolina(72nd percentile in state)
Wake Preparatory Academy
# 46 Middle School in Raleigh AreaWake Preparatory Academy is located in the 27587 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wake Preparatory Academy has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#219 middle school in North Carolina| (72nd percentile in state) |
Wake Forest Charter Academy
# 47 Middle School in Raleigh AreaWake Forest Charter Academy is located in the 27587 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wake Forest Charter Academy has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#241 middle school in North Carolina| (69th percentile in state) |
Cleveland Middle School
# 48 Middle School in Raleigh AreaCleveland Middle School is located in the 27529 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cleveland Middle School has received a 8-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#242 middle school in North Carolina(69th percentile in state)
Four Oaks Middle School
# 49 Middle School in Raleigh AreaFour Oaks Middle School is located in the 27524 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Four Oaks Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#267 middle school in North Carolina(65th percentile in state)
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
# 50 Middle School in Raleigh AreaCasa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is located in the 27587 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#280 middle school in North Carolina| (64th percentile in state) |
McGee's Crossroads Middle School
# 51 Middle School in Raleigh AreaMcGee's Crossroads Middle School is located in the 27504 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, McGee's Crossroads Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#285 middle school in North Carolina(63rd percentile in state)
Johnston Charter Academy
# 52 Middle School in Raleigh AreaJohnston Charter Academy is located in the 27520 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Johnston Charter Academy has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#293 middle school in North Carolina| (62nd percentile in state) |
Princeton High School
# 53 Middle School in Raleigh AreaPrinceton High School is located in the 27569 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Princeton High School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#295 middle school in North Carolina(62nd percentile in state)
Cedar Creek Middle School
# 54 Middle School in Raleigh AreaCedar Creek Middle School is located in the 27596 ZIP Code area of Franklin County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cedar Creek Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#305 middle school in North Carolina(61st percentile in state)
Riverwood Middle School
# 55 Middle School in Raleigh AreaRiverwood Middle School is located in the 27527 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Riverwood Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#307 middle school in North Carolina(60th percentile in state)
Swift Creek Middle School
# 56 Middle School in Raleigh AreaSwift Creek Middle School is located in the 27520 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Swift Creek Middle School has received a 7-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#317 middle school in North Carolina(59th percentile in state)
Dillard Drive Middle School
# 57 Middle School in Raleigh AreaDillard Drive Middle School is located in the 27606 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Dillard Drive Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#335 middle school in North Carolina(57th percentile in state)
Crosscreek Charter School
# 58 Middle School in Raleigh AreaCrosscreek Charter School is located in the 27549 ZIP Code area of Franklin County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Crosscreek Charter School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#356 middle school in North Carolina| (54th percentile in state) |
Southern Wake Academy
# 59 Middle School in Raleigh AreaSouthern Wake Academy is located in the 27540 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southern Wake Academy has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#357 middle school in North Carolina| (54th percentile in state) |
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
# 60 Middle School in Raleigh AreaCardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is located in the 27591 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#377 middle school in North Carolina| (51st percentile in state) |
North Johnston Middle School
# 61 Middle School in Raleigh AreaNorth Johnston Middle School is located in the 27555 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, North Johnston Middle School has received a 6-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#380 middle school in North Carolina(51st percentile in state)
RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School
# 62 Middle School in Raleigh AreaRISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School is located in the 27610 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#387 middle school in North Carolina| (50th percentile in state) |
Youngsville Academy
# 63 Middle School in Raleigh AreaYoungsville Academy is located in the 27596 ZIP Code area of Franklin County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Youngsville Academy has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#407 middle school in North Carolina| (47th percentile in state) |
Southern Nash Middle School
# 64 Middle School in Raleigh AreaSouthern Nash Middle School is located in the 27882 ZIP Code area of Nash County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Southern Nash Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#409 middle school in North Carolina(47th percentile in state)
Nash Central Middle School
# 65 Middle School in Raleigh AreaNash Central Middle School is located in the 27856 ZIP Code area of Nash County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Nash Central Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#412 middle school in North Carolina(47th percentile in state)
Clayton Middle School
# 66 Middle School in Raleigh AreaClayton Middle School is located in the 27520 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Clayton Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#413 middle school in North Carolina(47th percentile in state)
Rolesville Charter Academy
# 67 Middle School in Raleigh AreaRolesville Charter Academy is located in the 27571 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Rolesville Charter Academy has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#420 middle school in North Carolina| (46th percentile in state) |
Carroll Middle School
# 68 Middle School in Raleigh AreaCarroll Middle School is located in the 27609 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Carroll Middle School has received a 5-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#449 middle school in North Carolina(42nd percentile in state)
Benson Middle School
# 69 Middle School in Raleigh AreaBenson Middle School is located in the 27504 ZIP Code area of Johnston County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Benson Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#476 middle school in North Carolina(38th percentile in state)
Wake Forest Middle School
# 70 Middle School in Raleigh AreaWake Forest Middle School is located in the 27587 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wake Forest Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#477 middle school in North Carolina(38th percentile in state)
Raleigh Oak Charter School
# 71 Middle School in Raleigh AreaRaleigh Oak Charter School is located in the 27615 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Raleigh Oak Charter School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#478 middle school in North Carolina| (38th percentile in state) |
Durant Road Middle School
# 72 Middle School in Raleigh AreaDurant Road Middle School is located in the 27614 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Durant Road Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#505 middle school in North Carolina(35th percentile in state)
PreEminent Charter School
# 73 Middle School in Raleigh AreaPreEminent Charter School is located in the 27610 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, PreEminent Charter School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#511 middle school in North Carolina| (34th percentile in state) |
Franklinton Middle School
# 74 Middle School in Raleigh AreaFranklinton Middle School is located in the 27525 ZIP Code area of Franklin County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of C from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Franklinton Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#516 middle school in North Carolina(33rd percentile in state)
East Garner Middle School
# 75 Middle School in Raleigh AreaEast Garner Middle School is located in the 27529 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, East Garner Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#520 middle school in North Carolina(33rd percentile in state)
Zebulon Middle School
# 76 Middle School in Raleigh AreaZebulon Middle School is located in the 27597 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Zebulon Middle School has received a 4-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#524 middle school in North Carolina(32nd percentile in state)
Bunn Middle School
# 77 Middle School in Raleigh AreaBunn Middle School is located in the 27508 ZIP Code area of Franklin County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Bunn Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#555 middle school in North Carolina(28th percentile in state)
North Garner Middle School
# 78 Middle School in Raleigh AreaNorth Garner Middle School is located in the 27529 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, North Garner Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#570 middle school in North Carolina(26th percentile in state)
Red Oak Middle School
# 79 Middle School in Raleigh AreaRed Oak Middle School is located in the 27809 ZIP Code area of Nash County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Red Oak Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#594 middle school in North Carolina(23rd percentile in state)
Wendell Middle School
# 80 Middle School in Raleigh AreaWendell Middle School is located in the 27591 ZIP Code area of Wake County, North Carolina. The school received a letter grade of D from the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Based on CarolinaSchoolHub's analysis, Wendell Middle School has received a 3-star rating on a scale of 1 to 10.. Read more >>
#598 middle school in North Carolina(23rd percentile in state)
Rankings for the best middle schools in the Raleigh area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.
You can click on a specific school name above for more information on test scores, student data and more.
Choosing a Middle School
In North and South Carolina, middle school typically comprises grades six through eight. Many parents who move to the Raleigh area are attracted to middle schools in towns such as Raleigh NC, Cary NC, Apex NC, and Garner NC.
Middle Schools on this page were drawn from the following counties: