For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,366 students in 28791, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28791, NC are Rugby Middle School and Hendersonville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28791 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28791, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28791, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rugby Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3345 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6566
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6566
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #22.
Hendersonville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 North Whitted Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4800
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28791, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28791, NC include Rugby Middle School and Hendersonville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28791?
2 public middle schools are located in 28791.
What is the racial composition of students in 28791?
28791 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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