For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,129 students in 28117, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28117, NC are The Brawley School, Woodland Heights Middle School and Langtree Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28117 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28117, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 28117, NC Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Brawley School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
132 Swift Arrow Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Heights Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Forest Lake Blvd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 664-4430
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 664-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Langtree Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
154 Foundation Ct
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
244 Lakeshore School Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-0187
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-0187
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28117, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28117, NC include The Brawley School, Woodland Heights Middle School and Langtree Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28117?
4 public middle schools are located in 28117.
What is the racial composition of students in 28117?
28117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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