Best Granite Falls Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 571 students in Granite Falls, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Granite Falls, NC are Granite Falls Middle School and Gateway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite Falls, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Granite Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Granite Falls, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite Falls Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4 West Highland Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Gateway School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-8373
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Granite Falls, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Granite Falls, NC include Granite Falls Middle School and Gateway School.
How many public middle schools are located in Granite Falls?
2 public middle schools are located in Granite Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite Falls?
Granite Falls public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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