For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,766 students in 28173, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28173, NC are Marvin Ridge Middle School, Cuthbertson Middle School and South Providence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28173 have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28173, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #22.
Cuthbertson Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1520 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Grades: 6-8
| 1,347 students
Rank: #33.
South Providence
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28173, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28173, NC include Marvin Ridge Middle School, Cuthbertson Middle School and South Providence.
How many public middle schools are located in 28173?
3 public middle schools are located in 28173.
What is the racial composition of students in 28173?
28173 public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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