For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,298 students in 28120, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28120, NC are Mountain Island Charter School and Mount Holly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28120 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28120, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28120, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Island Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13440 Lucia Riverbend Highway
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 827-8840
Grades: K-12
| 1,746 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Holly Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 S Hawthorne Street
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9610
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9610
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28120, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28120, NC include Mountain Island Charter School and Mount Holly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28120?
2 public middle schools are located in 28120.
What is the racial composition of students in 28120?
28120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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