For the 2025 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
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
Grades: 4-8
| 643 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Lumberton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
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. Littlefield Middle School, Littlefield Middle School vs. Lumberton Junior
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