Summary:
The 28451 zip code in North Carolina is home to a single middle school, Leland Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 778 students. As part of the Brunswick County Schools district, Leland Middle School has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and a fluctuating statewide ranking, placing 494 out of 773 North Carolina middle schools in 2024-2025.
Academically, Leland Middle School's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are generally lower than the Brunswick County Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages. For instance, in 2024-2025, the school's 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 43.1%, compared to 50% for the district and 48.7% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 99.61% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges among the student population.
Despite the school's lower academic performance compared to the broader district and state, Leland Middle School is the only middle school serving the 28451 zip code, indicating a potential need for additional educational resources and support in this area. The fluctuating statewide ranking of the school over the past few years suggests ongoing challenges in improving its academic outcomes, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the unique needs of the student population.
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