Best 28562 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,737 students in 28562, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28562, NC are Craven Virtual Academy, H J Macdonald Middle School and West Craven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28562 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28562, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28562, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craven Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Trent Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6353
Gr: 4-12 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
H J Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
West Craven Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Nw Craven Mid School Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Leadership Academy
Charter School
1955 Old Airport Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 276-2150
Gr: K-7 | 374 students Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28562, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28562, NC include Craven Virtual Academy, H J Macdonald Middle School and West Craven Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28562?
4 public middle schools are located in 28562.
What is the racial composition of students in 28562?
28562 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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