For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 552 students in 28560, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 28560, NC is Grover C Fields Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 28560 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28560, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28560, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grover C Fields Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28560, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28560, NC include Grover C Fields Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28560?
1 public middle schools are located in 28560.
What is the racial composition of students in 28560?
28560 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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