For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,782 students in 28401, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28401, NC are Cape Fear Center For Inquiry, The International School At Gregory and Williston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28401 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28401, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28401, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-0000
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
The International School At Gregory
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Ann St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6185
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6185
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Williston Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S 10th St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6906
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6906
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Lake Forest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1802 S 15th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 772-2515
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 772-2515
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
813 Nixon Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28401, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28401, NC include Cape Fear Center For Inquiry, The International School At Gregory and Williston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28401?
5 public middle schools are located in 28401.
What is the racial composition of students in 28401?
28401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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