For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 786 students in 28098, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28098, NC is Holbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28098 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28098, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28098, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holbrook Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 S Church Street
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 836-9607
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 836-9607
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28098, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28098, NC include Holbrook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28098?
1 public middle schools are located in 28098.
What is the racial composition of students in 28098?
28098 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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