For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,803 students in 28105, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28105, NC are Socrates Academy, Crestdale Middle School and Mint Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28105 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28105, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28105, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Gr: K-11 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Mint Hill Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28105, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28105, NC include Socrates Academy, Crestdale Middle School and Mint Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28105?
3 public middle schools are located in 28105.
What is the racial composition of students in 28105?
28105 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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