For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 712 students in Lowell, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lowell, NC is Holbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowell, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lowell, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holbrook Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 S Church Street
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 836-9607
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 836-9607
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lowell, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lowell, NC include Holbrook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lowell?
1 public middle schools are located in Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?
Lowell public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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