For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,345 students in Spring Lake, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Spring Lake, NC are Overhills Middle School and Spring Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Lake, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Spring Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Spring Lake, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Overhills Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Spring Lake, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1241 Nc Hwy 24 & 50 Warsaw Nc
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
901 Lillington Hwy
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Grades: K
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Spring Lake, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Spring Lake, NC include Overhills Middle School and Spring Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spring Lake?
2 public middle schools are located in Spring Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake?
Spring Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Spring Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Spring Lake include: Spring Lake Middle School vs. Overhills Middle School, Overhills Middle School vs. Spring Lake Middle School
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