For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 497 students in Rocky Point, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rocky Point, NC are Cape Fear Middle School and Pender Innovative Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Point, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Rocky Point have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Middle Schools in Rocky Point, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Fear Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3334
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rocky Point, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rocky Point, NC include Cape Fear Middle School and Pender Innovative Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Rocky Point?
2 public middle schools are located in Rocky Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Point?
Rocky Point public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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