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Best 28479 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 540 students in 28479, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28479, NC is Town Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28479 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28479, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28479, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Town Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6370 Lake Park Drive Se
Winnabow, NC 28479
(910) 756-5320
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28479, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28479, NC include Town Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28479?
1 public middle schools are located in 28479.
What is the racial composition of students in 28479?
28479 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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