Best 28348 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,156 students in 28348, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28348, NC are Gray's Creek Middle School, Hope Mills Middle School and South View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28348 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28348, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28348, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray's Creek Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5151 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-4124
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Hope Mills Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4975 Cameron Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 425-5106
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
South View Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Elk Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-3131
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28348, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28348, NC include Gray's Creek Middle School, Hope Mills Middle School and South View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28348?
3 public middle schools are located in 28348.
What is the racial composition of students in 28348?
28348 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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