For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 7 students in 28609, NC.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28609 have a diversity score of 0.45, which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28609, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28609, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28609, NC include Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 28609?
1 public middle schools are located in 28609.
What is the racial composition of students in 28609?
28609 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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