Hendersonville Middle vs Rugby Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hendersonville Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Rugby Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students
| Measure | Hendersonville Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina | Rugby Middle Hendersonville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 469 | #37 of 469 |
| National rank | #4861 of 15,369 | #3442 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Hendersonville | Hendersonville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rugby Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 62.8).
- •Rugby Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Rugby Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Rugby Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 49.6%).
- •Hendersonville Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.6).
- •Rugby Middle is the larger school with 849 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 Hendersonville Middle better than Rugby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rugby Middle ranks higher (69.6 vs 62.8 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 Hendersonville Middle and Rugby Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Hendersonville and Hendersonville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hendersonville Middle: 540. Rugby Middle: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hendersonville Middle and Rugby Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hendersonville Middle is 62nd of 469 and Rugby Middle is 37th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).