Best 28098 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 712 students in 28098, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28098, NC is Holbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28098 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28098, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28098, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holbrook Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 S Church Street
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 836-9607
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28098, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28098, NC include Holbrook Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28098?
1 public middle schools are located in 28098.
What is the racial composition of students in 28098?
28098 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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