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.

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Davis Drive Middle School

2101 Davis Drive

Cary, North Carolina 27519

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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

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Hillburn Academy

7100 Hilburn Drive

Raleigh, North Carolina 27613

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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

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Martin Middle School

1701 Ridge Rd

Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

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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

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Mills Park Middle School

441 Mills Park Drive

Cary, North Carolina 27519

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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

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Phillips Middle School

606 North Estes Drive

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

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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

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Smith Middle School

9201 Seawell School Road

Chapel Hill, NC 27516  

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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