For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 607 students in 28630, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28630, NC are Granite Falls Middle School and Gateway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28630 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 28630, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 55% (majority Black).
Best 28630, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granite Falls Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 West Highland Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2341
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-8373
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-8373
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28630, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28630, NC include Granite Falls Middle School and Gateway School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28630, NC?
2 public middle schools are located in 28630, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28630, NC?
28630, NC 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 55% (majority Black).
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