For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,495 students in 28079, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28079, NC are Porter Ridge Middle School, Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail and Sun Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28079 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28079, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28079, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Porter Ridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2827 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 225-7555
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 225-7555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,385 students
Rank: #22.
Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2324 Younts Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 893-3607
Grades: K-10
| 1,181 students
Rank: #33.
Sun Valley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1409 Wesley Chapel Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3009
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 296-3009
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28079, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28079, NC include Porter Ridge Middle School, Union Prep Academy At Indian Trail and Sun Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28079?
3 public middle schools are located in 28079.
What is the racial composition of students in 28079?
28079 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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