For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 986 students in 28778, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28778, NC are Artspace Charter School, Community High School and Owen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28778 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28778, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28778, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Artspace Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Us Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Owen Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28778, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28778, NC include Artspace Charter School, Community High School and Owen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28778?
3 public middle schools are located in 28778.
What is the racial composition of students in 28778?
28778 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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