Midway High

Midway High serves 758 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Newton Grove, North Carolina. This public high school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #339 out of 2,661 schools statewide, placing it in the 87th percentile across North Carolina. The school's academic excellence is evident in its test scores, with 70% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 67% reaching proficiency in English Language Arts and reading.

With 43 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Midway High maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.6 to 1, allowing for meaningful classroom interactions. The school draws from a community where the median household income is $59,881 and median home values average $111,800. While 17% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 13.2%.

The surrounding ZIP code 28366 has a population of 4,997 residents. Located on Spiveys Corner Highway in Sampson County, Midway High stands as an academic bright spot in this close-knit rural North Carolina community, where students benefit from both strong educational outcomes and small-town values.

Located in a rural area, Midway High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.