LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Many GEI participants are parents of school-aged children and may plan to bring their children with them to the US. Studying at an American school offers an excellent, immersive opportunity to learn English and American culture. The following are some of the top middle schools in close proximity to the GEI campus.
Davis Drive Middle School
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, North Carolina 27519
Ranked #9 of 484 North Carolina Middle Schools
Enrollment: 1,322
Student-Teach Ratio: 18:1
Diversity: 49% minority
Activities: Band, Orchestra, Dance, Clubs, 12 sports programs
Hillburn Academy
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27613
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) focus
Ranked #45 of 484 North Carolina Middle Schools
Enrollment: 790 (includes all PK-8)
Student-Teach Ratio: 13:1
Diversity: 43% minority
Activities: Band, Chorus, Drama, Clubs, 11 sports programs
Martin Middle School
1701 Ridge Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Ranked #11 of 484 North Carolina Middle Schools
Gifted and Talented Magnet School
Enrollment: 1,078
Student-Teach Ratio: 14:1
Diversity: 47% minority
Activities: Band, Dance, String, Theatre, Vocal, Clubs, 9 sports programs
Mills Park Middle School
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, North Carolina 27519
Ranked #8 of 484 North Carolina Middle Schools
Enrollment: 1,749
Student-Teach Ratio: 19:1
Diversity: 47% minority
Activities: Dance, Band, Clubs, 10 sports programs
Phillips Middle School
606 North Estes Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Ranked #2 of 484 North Carolina Middle Schools
Enrollment: 655
Student-Teach Ratio: 12:1
Diversity: 30% minority
Activities: Theater, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Theatre, Clubs, 19 sports programs
Smith Middle School
9201 Seawell School Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Ranked #1 of 484 North Carolina Middle Schools
Enrollment: 835
Student-Teach Ratio: 19:1
Diversity: 47% minority
Activities: Theater, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Clubs, 21 sports programs
