For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 437 students in 28714, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28714, NC are East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28714 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28714, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28714, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
28714, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Bald Creek School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
55 Bee Log Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1175 Clearmont School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
505 Burnsville School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28714, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28714, NC include East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28714?
2 public middle schools are located in 28714.
What is the racial composition of students in 28714?
28714 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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