For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 11,350 students in Iredell County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iredell County, NC are The Brawley School, Oakwood Middle Ib School and Pine Lake Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iredell County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Iredell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Iredell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Brawley School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
132 Swift Arrow Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 892-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Middle Ib School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
321 Clegg Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
104 Yellow Wood Circle
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 237-5304
Gr: K-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Heights Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Forest Lake Blvd
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 664-4430
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 664-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Langtree Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
154 Foundation Ct
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 235-0865
Gr: K-12 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Home Improvement Street
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 508-0104
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 508-0104
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
244 Lakeshore School Drive
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-0187
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 799-0187
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Troutman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Rumple St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-5137
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-5137
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Mooresville Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
233 Kistler Farm Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Discovery School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Knox St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
North Iredell Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2467 Jennings Rd
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4802
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4802
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
West Iredell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Watermelon Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2887
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 873-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Success Institute Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1424-2 Rickert St
Statesville, NC 28687
(704) 881-0441
Statesville, NC 28687
(704) 881-0441
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1515.
East Iredell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
590 Chestnut Grove Road
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-4666
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-4666
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Third Creek Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
359 East Barkley Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Northview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Carolina Av
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Nf Woods Campus
Alternative School
574 W Mclelland Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
235 Rinehardt Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Iredell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
222 Knox Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Iredell County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iredell County, NC include The Brawley School, Oakwood Middle Ib School and Pine Lake Preparatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Iredell County?
20 public middle schools are located in Iredell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iredell County?
Iredell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Iredell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Iredell County include: Lakeshore Middle School vs. Woodland Heights Middle School, Woodland Heights Middle School vs. Lakeshore Middle School, Success Institute Charter vs. Third Creek Middle School
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