Apple Valley Middle vs Clear Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Valley Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
Clear Creek Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Apple Valley Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina | Clear Creek Elementary Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 469 | #457 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9962 of 15,369 | #30011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 820 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 43% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 39.3).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Apple Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Clear Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.2).
- •Apple Valley Middle is the larger school with 820 students compared with 435.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apple Valley Middle better than Clear Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Creek Elementary ranks higher (42.9 vs 39.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Apple Valley Middle and Clear Creek Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley Middle: 820. Clear Creek Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley Middle and Clear Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Apple Valley Middle is 172nd of 469 and Clear Creek Elementary is 457th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).