Best 28532 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 791 students in 28532, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28532, NC are Tucker Creek Middle School and Havelock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28532 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28532, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28532, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucker Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Sermons Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Havelock Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Middle School Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28532, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28532, NC include Tucker Creek Middle School and Havelock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28532?
2 public middle schools are located in 28532.
What is the racial composition of students in 28532?
28532 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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