For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,082 students in 28372, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28372, NC are Old Main Stream Academy and Pembroke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28372 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28372, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28372, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Main Stream Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 North Odum Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 775-9191
Gr: K-7 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8910 Deep Branch Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 522-5013
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28372, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28372, NC include Old Main Stream Academy and Pembroke Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28372?
2 public middle schools are located in 28372.
What is the racial composition of students in 28372?
28372 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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