For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,784 students in 28112, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28112, NC are Parkwood Middle School, Monroe Middle School and Wolfe School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28112 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28112, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28112, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3219 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Sunset Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #33.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28112, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28112, NC include Parkwood Middle School, Monroe Middle School and Wolfe School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28112?
3 public middle schools are located in 28112.
What is the racial composition of students in 28112?
28112 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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