For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 703 students in 28384, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28384, NC is Saint Pauls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28384 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28384, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28384, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Pauls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 W Shaw St
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4070
Saint Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-4070
Grades: 5-8
| 703 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28384, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28384, NC include Saint Pauls Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28384?
1 public middle schools are located in 28384.
What is the racial composition of students in 28384?
28384 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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