For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 933 students in 27909, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27909, NC are Elizabeth City Middle School, River Road Middle School and H L Trigg Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27909 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27909, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27909, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27909, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27909, NC include Elizabeth City Middle School, River Road Middle School and H L Trigg Community.
How many public middle schools are located in 27909?
3 public middle schools are located in 27909.
What is the racial composition of students in 27909?
27909 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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