Best 28679 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 488 students in 28679, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28679, NC are Valle Crucis Elementary School and Bethel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28679 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28679, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28679, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valle Crucis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2998 Broadstone Road
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
(828) 963-4712
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 Bethel School Rd
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
(828) 297-2240
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28679, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28679, NC include Valle Crucis Elementary School and Bethel Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28679?
2 public middle schools are located in 28679.
What is the racial composition of students in 28679?
28679 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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