For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,474 students in 28562, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28562, NC are Craven Virtual Academy, H J Macdonald Middle School and West Craven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28562 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28562, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28562, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craven Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1319 Commerce Dr
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
Grades: 4-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
H J Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
West Craven Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Nw Craven Mid School Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28562, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28562, NC include Craven Virtual Academy, H J Macdonald Middle School and West Craven Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28562?
3 public middle schools are located in 28562.
What is the racial composition of students in 28562?
28562 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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