Very Good
#542 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 20% in state
Rugby Middle
Middle School · Henderson County Schools · Hendersonville, NC
A Henderson County Schools middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3345 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791
- Math 70% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rugby Middle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Rugby 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,355/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hendersonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,179
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28791; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Mountain Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–10 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Hendersonville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| St Gerard House (grotto 2)Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Faith-covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.3 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henderson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Rugby Middle is listed in Henderson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle is a public middle school in Hendersonville, NC, part of Henderson County Schools, serving approximately 838 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rugby Middle
What grades does Rugby Middle serve?
Rugby Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rugby Middle?
Rugby Middle has an enrollment of approximately 838 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rugby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rugby Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rugby Middle rank in NC?
Rugby Middle ranks #542 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Rugby Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rugby Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Rugby Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rugby Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rugby Middle a charter school?
No, Rugby Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rugby Middle a Title I school?
No, Rugby Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rugby Middle?
99.6% of students at Rugby 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
- 838
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (828) 891-6566
- Area population (ZIP 28791)
- 15,361
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 28791; 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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