Fletcher Elementary vs Rugby Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fletcher Elementary
Fletcher · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Rugby Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students
| Measure | Fletcher Elementary Fletcher, North Carolina | Rugby Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #254 of 1,457 | #37 of 469 |
| National rank | #20390 of 50,301 | #3442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 434 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | Fletcher | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rugby Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 56.8).
- •Rugby Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Rugby Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Rugby Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 57.4%).
- •Fletcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Rugby Middle is the larger school with 849 students compared with 434.
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 Fletcher Elementary better than Rugby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rugby Middle ranks higher (69.6 vs 56.8 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 Fletcher Elementary and Rugby Middle?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Fletcher and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fletcher Elementary: 434. Rugby Middle: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fletcher Elementary and Rugby Middle rank in North Carolina?
Fletcher Elementary is 254th of 1,457 and Rugby Middle is 37th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).