Apple Valley Middle vs Southern Alamance Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 281 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
Southern Alamance Middle
Graham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Apple Valley Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina | Southern Alamance Middle Graham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 469 | #129 of 469 |
| National rank | #9962 of 15,369 | #8485 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 820 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Hendersonville | Graham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Alamance Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 39.3).
- •Southern Alamance Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Southern Alamance Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Southern Alamance Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 68.5%).
- •Apple Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Southern Alamance Middle is the larger school with 822 students compared with 820.
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 Southern Alamance Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Alamance Middle ranks higher (46.2 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 Southern Alamance Middle?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Graham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley Middle: 820. Southern Alamance Middle: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley Middle and Southern Alamance Middle rank in North Carolina?
Apple Valley Middle is 172nd of 469 and Southern Alamance Middle is 129th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).