Koontz Intermediate vs Valley Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 172 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koontz Intermediate
Asheville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
725 students
Valley Springs Middle
Arden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
654 students
| Measure | Koontz Intermediate Asheville, North Carolina | Valley Springs Middle Arden, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 469 | #171 of 469 |
| National rank | #10731 of 15,369 | #9933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 725 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Asheville | Arden |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Springs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 35.6).
- •Valley Springs Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Koontz Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Koontz Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Valley Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.6).
- •Koontz Intermediate is the larger school with 725 students compared with 654.
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 Koontz Intermediate better than Valley Springs Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Springs Middle ranks higher (39.5 vs 35.6 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 Koontz Intermediate and Valley Springs Middle?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Asheville and Arden in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Koontz Intermediate: 725. Valley Springs Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Koontz Intermediate and Valley Springs Middle rank in North Carolina?
Koontz Intermediate is 205th of 469 and Valley Springs Middle is 171st of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).