Best 28443 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,605 students in 28443, NC.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 28443, NC are Topsail Middle School and Surf City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 28443 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28443, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).