For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,432 students in Harrisburg, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, NC are Hickory Ridge Middle School and A.c.e. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrisburg, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Gr: 6-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
A.c.e. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7807 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, NC include Hickory Ridge Middle School and A.c.e. Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public middle schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).