For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,609 students in Dunn, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunn, NC are Midway Middle School, Coats-erwin Middle School and Dunn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Dunn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dunn, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Roberts Grove Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-5879
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Coats-erwin Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2833 Nc Hwy 55e
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 230-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Dunn Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Meadowlark Road
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1016
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Dunn, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Grades: 4-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dunn, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dunn, NC include Midway Middle School, Coats-erwin Middle School and Dunn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dunn?
3 public middle schools are located in Dunn.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn?
Dunn public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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