For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,368 students in 28166, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28166, NC are Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science, Career Academy And Technical School and Troutman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28166 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28166, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28166, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Home Improvement Street
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 508-0104
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 508-0104
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Troutman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Rumple St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-5137
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-5137
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28166, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28166, NC include Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science, Career Academy And Technical School and Troutman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28166?
3 public middle schools are located in 28166.
What is the racial composition of students in 28166?
28166 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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