For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 490 students in 28001, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28001, NC are Stanly Academy Learning Center, Stanly County Virtual Education and Albemarle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28001 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28001, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28001, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanly Academy Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4500
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Stanly County Virtual Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Grades: 2-12
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Albemarle Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
28001, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28001, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28001, NC include Stanly Academy Learning Center, Stanly County Virtual Education and Albemarle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28001?
3 public middle schools are located in 28001.
What is the racial composition of students in 28001?
28001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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