Best Randolph County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,707 students in Randolph County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, NC are Wheatmore Middle School, Westmoore Elementary School and Uwharrie Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Randolph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatmore Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5105 Archdale Road
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 431-2589
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Westmoore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2159 Nc Hwy 705
Seagrove, NC 27341
(910) 464-3401
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Eagle Ln., Bldg. A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: K-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1509 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8344
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Northeastern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3493 Ramseur Julian Road
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-5808
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Randleman Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 High Point St
Randleman, NC 27317
(336) 498-2606
Gr: 5-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Uwharrie Ridge Six-twelve
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Pleasant Union Road
Trinity, NC 27370
(336) 628-8360
Gr: 6-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
South Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
523 W Walker Ave
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-4141
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
North Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1861 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Southeastern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5302 Foushee Rd
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
The Virtual Academy At Randolph
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4829 Tabernacle School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 318-0076
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy
Charter School
207 Eagle Ln, Bldg A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, NC include Wheatmore Middle School, Westmoore Elementary School and Uwharrie Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Randolph County?
11 public middle schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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