For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 437 students in 28714, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28714, NC are East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28714 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28714, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28714, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
28714, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bald Creek School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
55 Bee Log Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
1175 Clearmont School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
505 Burnsville School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28714, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28714, NC include East Yancey Middle School and Cane River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28714?
2 public middle schools are located in 28714.
What is the racial composition of students in 28714?
28714 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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