Best 28420 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 441 students in 28420, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28420, NC is Waccamaw. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28420 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28420, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28420, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5901 Waccamaw School Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28420, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28420, NC include Waccamaw.
How many public middle schools are located in 28420?
1 public middle schools are located in 28420.
What is the racial composition of students in 28420?
28420 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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