For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,415 students in Lumberton, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, NC are Southeastern Academy, Cis Academy and Magnolia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lumberton, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Cis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
818 West 3rd Street
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 521-1669
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10928 Us 301 North
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Littlefield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9674 Nc Hwy 41 N
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6065
Gr: 4-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Lumberton Junior
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
82 Marion Rd
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 735-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Lumberton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lumberton, NC include Southeastern Academy, Cis Academy and Magnolia Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lumberton?
5 public middle schools are located in Lumberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lumberton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lumberton include: Magnolia Elementary School vs. Lumberton Junior, Lumberton Junior vs. Magnolia Elementary School, Lumberton Junior vs. Littlefield Middle School
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