Best 28636 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 549 students in 28636, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28636, NC is East Alexander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28636 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28636, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28636, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Alexander Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28636, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28636, NC include East Alexander Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28636?
1 public middle schools are located in 28636.
What is the racial composition of students in 28636?
28636 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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