For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,663 students in 28405, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28405, NC are M C S Noble Middle School, Emma B Trask Middle School and Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28405 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28405, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28405, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
M C S Noble Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6520 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2112
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2112
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Emma B Trask Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2142
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2142
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Sunglow Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 338-5258
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 338-5258
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28405, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28405, NC include M C S Noble Middle School, Emma B Trask Middle School and Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington.
How many public middle schools are located in 28405?
3 public middle schools are located in 28405.
What is the racial composition of students in 28405?
28405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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