For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 463 students in 28681, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28681, NC is West Alexander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28681 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28681, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28681, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Alexander Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Bulldog Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
28681, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Grades: 4-8
| 13 students
928 Nc Hwy 16 South
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28681, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28681, NC include West Alexander Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28681?
1 public middle schools are located in 28681.
What is the racial composition of students in 28681?
28681 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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