For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,468 students in Kernersville, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kernersville, NC are Nc Leadership Charter Academy, Kernersville Middle School and Southeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kernersville, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Kernersville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Kernersville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4353 High Point Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-2710
Gr: K-12 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Kernersville Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Brown Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4255
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Old Salem Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4219
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4219
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
East Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Bagley Drive
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6765
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6765
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kernersville, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kernersville, NC include Nc Leadership Charter Academy, Kernersville Middle School and Southeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kernersville?
4 public middle schools are located in Kernersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kernersville?
Kernersville public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Kernersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kernersville include: Kernersville Middle School vs. East Forsyth Middle School, Southeast Middle School vs. East Forsyth Middle School, East Forsyth Middle School vs. Kernersville Middle School
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