Best 28146 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,391 students in 28146, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28146, NC are Erwin Middle School and Southeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28146 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28146, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28146, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erwin Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 St Luke's Church Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 279-7265
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Peeler Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 638-5561
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28146, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28146, NC include Erwin Middle School and Southeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28146?
2 public middle schools are located in 28146.
What is the racial composition of students in 28146?
28146 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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