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Flat Rock Middle
Middle School · Henderson County Schools · East Flat Rock, NC
A Henderson County Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
191 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
- Math 36% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flat Rock Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Flat Rock Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average689/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,638
Median home value
$178,600
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake House AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| The Way Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Upward Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 2.9 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Faith-covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Henderson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #22 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flat Rock Middle is listed in Henderson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flat Rock Middle
Flat Rock Middle is a public middle school in East Flat Rock, NC, part of Henderson County Schools, serving approximately 739 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,462 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flat Rock Middle
What grades does Flat Rock Middle serve?
Flat Rock Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Flat Rock Middle?
Flat Rock Middle has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flat Rock Middle rank in NC?
Flat Rock Middle ranks #2,462 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Flat Rock Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Flat Rock Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Flat Rock Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flat Rock Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Flat Rock Middle a charter school?
No, Flat Rock Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flat Rock Middle a Title I school?
No, Flat Rock Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flat Rock Middle?
99.6% of students at Flat Rock Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (828) 697-4775
- Area population (ZIP 28726)
- 4,373
- Area median age
- 29.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28726; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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