For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 431 students in 28170, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28170, NC is Anson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28170 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28170, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28170, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Grades: 7-8
| 431 students
28170, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anson Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
118 N. Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28170, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28170, NC include Anson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28170?
1 public middle schools are located in 28170.
What is the racial composition of students in 28170?
28170 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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