For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 347 students in 28602, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28602, NC is Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28602 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28602, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28602, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Catawba Valley Boulevard S
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
28602, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2110 Main Avenue Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28602, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28602, NC include Grandview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28602?
1 public middle schools are located in 28602.
What is the racial composition of students in 28602?
28602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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