For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,492 students in 28037, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28037, NC are Lincoln Charter School, North Lincoln Middle School and West Lake Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28037 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28037, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28037, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7834 Galway Lane
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-6611
Gr: K-12 | 2,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
North Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1503 Amity Church Road
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-0262
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-0262
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1691 Forney Creek
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 966-2202
Gr: K-9 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28037, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28037, NC include Lincoln Charter School, North Lincoln Middle School and West Lake Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28037?
3 public middle schools are located in 28037.
What is the racial composition of students in 28037?
28037 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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