For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,043 students in 28792, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28792, NC are The Mountain Community School and Apple Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28792 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28792, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28792, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Mountain Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 Glover Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 696-8480
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Apple Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4545
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4545
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28792, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28792, NC include The Mountain Community School and Apple Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28792?
2 public middle schools are located in 28792.
What is the racial composition of students in 28792?
28792 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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