For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 6,362 students in Mooresville, NC. The top-ranked public middle schools in Mooresville, NC are The Brawley School, Pine Lake Preparatory and Woodland Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mooresville, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Mooresville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Public Middle Schools in Mooresville, NC (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
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 Mooresville, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mooresville, NC include The Brawley School, Pine Lake Preparatory and Woodland Heights Middle School. Mooresville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public middle schools are located in Mooresville?
8 public middle schools are located in Mooresville.
What is the racial composition of students in Mooresville?
Mooresville public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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).
Which public middle schools in Mooresville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mooresville include: Lakeshore Middle School vs. Woodland Heights Middle School, The Brawley School vs. Woodland Heights Middle School, Woodland Heights Middle School vs. Lakeshore Middle School
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