For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 607 students in 28315, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28315, NC is Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28315 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28315, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28315, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Johnson Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 693-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
28315, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28315, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28315, NC include Southern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28315?
1 public middle schools are located in 28315.
What is the racial composition of students in 28315?
28315 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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