For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 388 students in 28306, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28306, NC are New Century International Middle School and Howard Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28306 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28306, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28306, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Century International Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7455 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2001
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Howard Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
28306, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1911 Coliseum Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-1399
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 486-1399
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
115 East Mountain Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-3391
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 484-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8717
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-8717
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28306, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28306, NC include New Century International Middle School and Howard Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28306?
2 public middle schools are located in 28306.
What is the racial composition of students in 28306?
28306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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