Apple Valley Middle vs Hendersonville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 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
Hendersonville Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Apple Valley Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina | Hendersonville Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 469 | #62 of 469 |
| National rank | #9962 of 15,369 | #4861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 820 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hendersonville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 39.3).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 68.5%).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Apple Valley Middle is the larger school with 820 students compared with 540.
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 Hendersonville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hendersonville Middle ranks higher (62.8 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 Hendersonville Middle?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley Middle: 820. Hendersonville Middle: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley Middle and Hendersonville Middle rank in North Carolina?
Apple Valley Middle is 172nd of 469 and Hendersonville Middle is 62nd of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).