Best Pittsboro Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 654 students in Pittsboro, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsboro, NC are Willow Oak Montessori and George M. Horton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsboro, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsboro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Pittsboro, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Oak Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1476 Andrews Store Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 240-7787
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
George M. Horton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
79 Horton Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-2303
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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Pittsboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 548-0229

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsboro, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsboro, NC include Willow Oak Montessori and George M. Horton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittsboro?
2 public middle schools are located in Pittsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsboro?
Pittsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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