For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 994 students in 28365, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28365, NC are North Duplin Jr Sr High School and Mount Olive Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28365 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28365, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28365, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Duplin Jr Sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1388 West Nc 403 Highway
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-3051
Gr: 7-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Mount Olive Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Wooten Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7320
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
28365, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southern Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
612 South Breazeale Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28365, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28365, NC include North Duplin Jr Sr High School and Mount Olive Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28365?
2 public middle schools are located in 28365.
What is the racial composition of students in 28365?
28365 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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