Best 28607 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,274 students in 28607, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28607, NC are Parkway Elementary School, Two Rivers Community School and Hardin Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28607 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28607, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28607, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160 Parkway School Dr
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3032
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Two Rivers Community School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1018 Archie Carroll Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 262-5411
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hardin Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
361 Jefferson Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-8481
Gr: PK-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Valle Crucis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
175 Pioneer Trail
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 963-4712
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Watauga Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Pioneer Trail
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-7190
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
189 Big Hill Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28607, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28607, NC include Parkway Elementary School, Two Rivers Community School and Hardin Park Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28607?
6 public middle schools are located in 28607.
What is the racial composition of students in 28607?
28607 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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