For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,125 students in 28412, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28412, NC are Charles P Murray Middle School, Island Montessori Charter School and J. C. Roe Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28412 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28412, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28412, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles P Murray Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2363
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2363
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6339 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 795-4860
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
J. C. Roe Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Worth Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28412, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28412, NC include Charles P Murray Middle School, Island Montessori Charter School and J. C. Roe Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 28412?
3 public middle schools are located in 28412.
What is the racial composition of students in 28412?
28412 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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