- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hendersonville, NC
Apple Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Apple Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370210000797
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apple Valley Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Apple Valley Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hendersonville, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Apple Valley Middle held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 370210000797 · Hendersonville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 14.9:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Apple Valley Middle held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Apple Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Henderson
West Henderson High
1,053 students
- North Henderso
North Henderson High
1,052 students
- East Henderson
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- This school
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High
794 students
What this shows Apple Valley Middle reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apple Valley Middle compares
Apple Valley Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Apple Valley Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apple Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apple Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Hendersonville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apple Valley Middle
How many students attend Apple Valley Middle?
Apple Valley Middle has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hendersonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley Middle is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apple Valley Middle?
60.4% of students at Apple Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apple Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Apple Valley Middle is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apple Valley Middle?
Apple Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apple Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hendersonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides Apple Valley Middle, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and East Henderson High (932 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.