For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 537 students in 28557, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28557, NC are Morehead City Middle School and Bridges School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28557 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28557, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28557, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morehead City Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Barbour Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1126
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Bridges School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
28557, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1108 Bridges Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Grades: 12-13
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28557, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28557, NC include Morehead City Middle School and Bridges School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28557?
2 public middle schools are located in 28557.
What is the racial composition of students in 28557?
28557 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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