Best 28546 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,774 students in 28546, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28546, NC are Jacksonville Commons Middle School and Hunters Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28546 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28546, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28546, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28546, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28546, NC include Jacksonville Commons Middle School and Hunters Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28546?
2 public middle schools are located in 28546.
What is the racial composition of students in 28546?
28546 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links