Heritage Middle vs Valdese Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
Valdese Elementary
Valdese · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Valdese, North Carolina | Valdese Elementary Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 469 | #577 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8807 of 15,369 | #33628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 475 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| city | Valdese | Valdese |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 37.6).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Valdese Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.3).
- •Valdese Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 475.
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 Heritage Middle better than Valdese Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (44.6 vs 37.6 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 Heritage Middle and Valdese Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Valdese in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 475. Valdese Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Valdese Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Heritage Middle is 137th of 469 and Valdese Elementary is 577th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).