For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,517 students in 28083, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28083, NC are Royal Oaks Elementary School and Concord Lake Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28083 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28083, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28083, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Dakota Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28083, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28083, NC include Royal Oaks Elementary School and Concord Lake Steam Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28083?
2 public middle schools are located in 28083.
What is the racial composition of students in 28083?
28083 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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