For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 563 students in 28018, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28018, NC is East Rutherford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28018 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28018, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28018, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Rutherford Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
259 East Church Street
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-3750
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28018, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28018, NC include East Rutherford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28018?
1 public middle schools are located in 28018.
What is the racial composition of students in 28018?
28018 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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