Best Newton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 482 students in Newton, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Newton, NC is Jacobs Fork Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacobs Fork Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3431 Plateau Road
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1827
Gr: 7-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, NC include Jacobs Fork Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton?
1 public middle schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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