For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 147 students in 28731, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28731, NC is Henderson County Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28731 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28731, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28731, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28731, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28731, NC include Henderson County Career Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28731?
1 public middle schools are located in 28731.
What is the racial composition of students in 28731?
28731 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% 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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