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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 28097

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662

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Top rankedWest Stanly Middle School168^th of 773 North Carolina middle schools

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Summary:

The 28097 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, West Stanly Middle School, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of middle schools in North Carolina. This school's exceptional academic performance, favorable student-teacher ratio, and relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population make it a shining example in the region.

West Stanly Middle School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforms the Stanly County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. With an enrollment of 633 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 to 1, the school provides a personalized and engaging learning environment. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $8,483 (2018-2019 school year) suggests a strong investment in educational resources.

While West Stanly Middle School is a high-performing institution, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school's performance, while strong, is still below the state average. Nevertheless, the data indicates that this school is a standout in the region, offering a quality education to its students and consistently exceeding district and state benchmarks.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Stanly Middle School	Public	6-8	339 Running Creek Church Rd	Locust	28097	Stanly County	Stanly County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 961-3600	662	38	17.3	99.5%	472 (71.3%)	35 (5.3%)	101 (15.3%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	74.5	168^th of 773 public middle schools	78.3%		71	199^th of 793 public middle schools	74.9%	31	70.4	64.7	61.7	60.2	62.7	70.9	64.3	$8,483	$608	$7,875

Cities Near Zip Code 28097

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Locust	0.48 mi	2	43^rd
Stanfield	2.42 mi	1	186^th
Oakboro	4.52 mi	2	36^th
Midland	6.27 mi	1	37^th
Concord	8.29 mi	35	227^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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