For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,233 students in 28115, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28115, NC are Pine Lake Preparatory and Mooresville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28115 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28115, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28115, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mooresville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Kistler Farm Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
235 Rinehardt Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28115, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28115, NC include Pine Lake Preparatory and Mooresville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28115?
4 public middle schools are located in 28115.
What is the racial composition of students in 28115?
28115 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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