For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,505 students in 28358, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28358, NC are Southeastern Academy, Littlefield Middle School and Lumberton Junior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28358 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28358, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28358, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Littlefield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9674 Nc Hwy 41 N
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Gr: 4-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Lumberton Junior
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
82 Marion Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
28358, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28358, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28358, NC include Southeastern Academy, Littlefield Middle School and Lumberton Junior.
How many public middle schools are located in 28358?
3 public middle schools are located in 28358.
What is the racial composition of students in 28358?
28358 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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