For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,010 students in 28472, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28472, NC are Central Middle School, North Whiteville Academy and Williams Township. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28472 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28472, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28472, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin L King Jr Ave
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Township
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Grades: K-8
| 892 students
28472, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Grades: 6-10
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28472, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28472, NC include Central Middle School, North Whiteville Academy and Williams Township.
How many public middle schools are located in 28472?
4 public middle schools are located in 28472.
What is the racial composition of students in 28472?
28472 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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