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Best 28337 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,133 students in 28337, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28337, NC are Emereau Bladen, Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy and Elizabethtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28337 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28337, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28337, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emereau Bladen
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Airport Rd
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-6595
Gr: K-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1360 Martin L King Jr Dr
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-2965
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Elizabethtown Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Hwy 701 South
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-4071
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28337, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28337, NC include Emereau Bladen, Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy and Elizabethtown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28337?
3 public middle schools are located in 28337.
What is the racial composition of students in 28337?
28337 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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