For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,136 students in 28732, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28732, NC are Cane Creek Middle School and Fernleaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28732 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28732, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28732, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cane Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
570 Lower Brush Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-0824
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-0824
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fernleaf
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Howard Gap Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Gr: K-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28732, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28732, NC include Cane Creek Middle School and Fernleaf.
How many public middle schools are located in 28732?
2 public middle schools are located in 28732.
What is the racial composition of students in 28732?
28732 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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