For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,145 students in 28150, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28150, NC are Crest Middle School, Cleveland Innovation and Turning Point Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28150 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28150, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28150, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crest Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Beaverdam Church Rd
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8221
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8221
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Innovation
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Marion St
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8000
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Turning Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 West Sumter Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8399
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
28150, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28150, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28150, NC include Crest Middle School, Cleveland Innovation and Turning Point Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 28150?
3 public middle schools are located in 28150.
What is the racial composition of students in 28150?
28150 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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