For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,019 students in 28906, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28906, NC are Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle, Murphy Middle School and Ranger Elementary/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28906 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 28906, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28906, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Murphy Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Ranger Elementary/middle
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
The Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Grades: K-9
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28906, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28906, NC include Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle, Murphy Middle School and Ranger Elementary/middle.
How many public middle schools are located in 28906, NC?
5 public middle schools are located in 28906, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28906, NC?
28906, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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