For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 572 students in 28023, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28023, NC is China Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28023 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28023, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28023, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
China Grove Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North Main St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28023, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28023, NC include China Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28023?
1 public middle schools are located in 28023.
What is the racial composition of students in 28023?
28023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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