For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 782 students in 28081, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28081, NC is Kannapolis Middle School 7/8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28081 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28081, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28081, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kannapolis Middle School 7/8
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Virginia Dare Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Gr: 7-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28081, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28081, NC include Kannapolis Middle School 7/8.
How many public middle schools are located in 28081?
1 public middle schools are located in 28081.
What is the racial composition of students in 28081?
28081 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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