Best middle schools in Winston-Salem (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 161Oak Grove MiddleWinston-Salem · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 257Meadowlark MiddleWinston-Salem · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 857 students
- 356Hanes Magnet SchoolWinston Salem · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 967 students
- 448Thomas Jefferson MiddleWinston-Salem · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 808 students
- 542Paisley Magnet SchoolWinston Salem · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 640Clemmons Middle SchoolWinston-Salem · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 1,092 students
- 724Wiley Magnet MiddleWinston Salem · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 754 students
- 820Flat Rock MiddleWinston-Salem · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 674 students
- 918Northwest MiddleWinston Salem · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 702 students
- 1016Mineral Springs MiddleWinston Salem · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 702 students
- 1116Konnoak Middle SchoolWinston Salem · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 363 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove Middle Winston-Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.2 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 2 | Meadowlark Middle Winston-Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.2 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 857 |
| 3 | Hanes Magnet School Winston Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 967 |
| 4 | Thomas Jefferson Middle Winston-Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.4 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 808 |
| 5 | Paisley Magnet School Winston Salem · Middle · Grades 6–10 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 6 | Clemmons Middle School Winston-Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 39.6 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,092 |
| 7 | Wiley Magnet Middle Winston Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 754 |
| 8 | Flat Rock Middle Winston-Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 674 |
| 9 | Northwest Middle Winston Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 702 |
| 10 | Mineral Springs Middle Winston Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 702 |
| 11 | Konnoak Middle School Winston Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 363 |
Oak Grove Middle in Winston-Salem leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Winston-Salem with a Success Index (US) of 61.2. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider North Carolina middle schools rankings, every school on the Winston-Salem page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Winston-Salem?
Oak Grove Middle in Winston-Salem, North Carolina ranks first among middle schools in Winston-Salem with a Success Index (US) of 61.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 727).
How are middle schools in Winston-Salem ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.