For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 449 students in 28457, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28457, NC is Cape Fear Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28457 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28457, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28457, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3334
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3334
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
28457, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pender Innovative Learning Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28457, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28457, NC include Cape Fear Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28457?
1 public middle schools are located in 28457.
What is the racial composition of students in 28457?
28457 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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