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#379 of 404 private schools in NC

Hanger Hall School

Middle School

64 WT WEAVER BLVD, Asheville, NC 28804

Private

Enrollment

84

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

4.4

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#379 of 404

In Asheville

#14 of 14

public schools

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Hanger Hall School

4.4/10

Middle School in Asheville · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Hanger Hall School

Hanger Hall School is a private middle school in Asheville, NC. Hanger Hall School serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Hanger Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it compares1.3 pts below NC schools
  • This school 4.4 · Below Average
  • NC avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

At 84 students, Hanger Hall School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Hanger Hall School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Hanger Hall School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Asheville, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
This School
vs
14.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
84
This School
vs
474
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.4
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.1% vs 0%
Black 7.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.4% vs 0%
Asian 1.2% vs 0%
Hanger Hall School Asheville Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School Rating
Hanger Hall School (this school) 4.4
Montford North Star Academy 8.3
Asheville Middle 6.2
Early College 8.0
Middle College 7.4
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy 2.7
Evergreen Community Charter 6.1
Eblen Intermediate 5.8
Francine Delany New School 6.0
Erwin Middle 4.6
IC Imagine 6.3
Reynolds Middle 5.8
The Franklin School of Innovation 6.5
Koontz Intermediate 7.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,008
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Enrollment 84
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.1%
Black 7.1%
Hispanic 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

64 WT WEAVER BLVD, Asheville, NC 28804

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hanger Hall School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Montford North Star Academy (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Asheville Middle (rated 6.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Asheville, see our Asheville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Claxton Elementary Asheville 0.5 mi 7.5
JULIA STREET MONTESSORI SCHOOL Asheville 0.6 mi
ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL Asheville 0.6 mi 7.5
THE GOODALE SCHOOL Asheville 0.7 mi
Montford North Star Academy Asheville 1.2 mi 8.3
HAWTHORN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Asheville 1.0 mi
ASHEVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Asheville 1.2 mi 7.9
Ira B Jones Elementary Asheville 1.2 mi 5.8
Isaac Dickson Elementary Asheville 1.4 mi 7.3
Nesbitt Discovery Academy Asheville 1.5 mi 8.4
Asheville Middle Asheville 1.9 mi 6.2
Woodfin Elementary Asheville 2.0 mi 3.4
Emma Elementary Asheville 2.2 mi 4.9
REYNOLDS MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN ACADENY Asheville 2.5 mi 7.2
TEMPLE BAPTIST SCHOOL Asheville 2.6 mi 4.5
Asheville High Asheville 2.9 mi 8.3
School of Inquiry and Life Sciences Asheville 2.9 mi 6.8
Hall Fletcher Elementary Asheville 2.9 mi 7.5
Early College Asheville 3.0 mi 8.0
Middle College Asheville 3.0 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28804 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,709

Median Home Value

$528,500

Median Rent

$1,399/mo

Population

25,141

College Educated

59.6%

Homeownership

68.7%

Avg Commute

18.6 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

44.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Phillips Middle Battleboro, NC 4.6
Columbia Middle Columbia, NC 5.2
HILL SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON Wilmington, NC 5.4
WILMINGTON ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES Wilmington, NC 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hanger Hall School

What grades does Hanger Hall School serve?

Hanger Hall School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hanger Hall School?

Hanger Hall School has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanger Hall School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hanger Hall School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hanger Hall School rank in NC?

Hanger Hall School ranks #379 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Hanger Hall School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hanger Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hanger Hall School a private school?

Yes, Hanger Hall School is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hanger Hall School a religious school?

No, Hanger Hall School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
84
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
168 days
Setting
Small City
County
Buncombe County

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