Best 28659 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 441 students in 28659, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28659, NC is North Wilkes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28659 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28659, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28659, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2776 Yellow Banks Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 903-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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28659, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
228 Fairplains School Road
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-6338
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 34%
164 Union School Dr
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-3578
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28659, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28659, NC include North Wilkes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28659?
1 public middle schools are located in 28659.
What is the racial composition of students in 28659?
28659 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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