Apple Valley Middle vs The Mountain Community Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 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
The Mountain Community Sch
Hendersonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students
| Measure | Apple Valley Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina | The Mountain Community Sch Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 469 | #176 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9962 of 15,369 | #14682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 820 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Mountain Community Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 39.3).
- •The Mountain Community Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •The Mountain Community Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •The Mountain Community Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Apple Valley Middle is the larger school with 820 students compared with 190.
- •Apple Valley Middle is a public school while The Mountain Community Sch is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple Valley Middle better than The Mountain Community Sch?
On the Success Index (US), The Mountain Community Sch ranks higher (65.2 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 The Mountain Community Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley Middle: 820. The Mountain Community Sch: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley Middle and The Mountain Community Sch rank in North Carolina?
Apple Valley Middle is 172nd of 469 and The Mountain Community Sch is 176th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).