Best 28590 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,402 students in 28590, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28590, NC are Winterville Charter Academy and A G Cox Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28590 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28590, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28590, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4160 Bayswater Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
A G Cox Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2657 Church Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28590, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28590, NC include Winterville Charter Academy and A G Cox Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28590?
2 public middle schools are located in 28590.
What is the racial composition of students in 28590?
28590 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links