Best Public Middle Schools in 28657 (Newland, NC) (2025-26)

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Best 28657 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 223 students in 28657, NC.

The top ranked public middle schools in 28657, NC are Blue Ridge High School and Avery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 28657 have an score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28657, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28657, NC Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Blue Ridge High School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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76 Old Montezuma Rd
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5800

Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Avery Middle School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
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102 Old Montezuma Road
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0145

Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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Avery High Stem Academy (Closed 2020)

401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151

Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Avery High Viking Academy (Closed 2020)

401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151

Gr: 9 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28657, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in 28657, NC include Blue Ridge High School and Avery Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 28657?

2 public middle schools are located in 28657.

What is the racial composition of students in 28657?

28657 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).