Best 28602 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 347 students in 28602, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28602, NC is Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28602 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28602, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28602, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Catawba Valley Boulevard S
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28602, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28602, NC include Grandview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28602?
1 public middle schools are located in 28602.
What is the racial composition of students in 28602?
28602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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