For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 431 students in 28170, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 28170, NC is Anson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28170 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28170, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28170, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 Us Hwy 52 N
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-3945
Gr: 7-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
28170, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
118 N. Ashe Street
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-7447
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 74%
96 Anson High School Road
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Wadesboro, NC 28170
(704) 694-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28170, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28170, NC include Anson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28170?
1 public middle schools are located in 28170.
What is the racial composition of students in 28170?
28170 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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