For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 393 students in 28602, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28602, NC is Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 28602 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28602, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28602, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Catawba Valley Boulevard S
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2289
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
28602, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2110 Main Avenue Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28602, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28602, NC include Grandview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28602?
1 public middle schools are located in 28602.
What is the racial composition of students in 28602?
28602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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