For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 625 students in 28357, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28357, NC is Sandy Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28357 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28357, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28357, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy Grove Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chason Road
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(910) 875-3559
Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(910) 875-3559
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28357, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28357, NC include Sandy Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28357?
1 public middle schools are located in 28357.
What is the racial composition of students in 28357?
28357 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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