Heritage Middle School

1951 Enon Road
Valdese, NC 28690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 512 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heritage Middle School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
512 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Heritage Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#647 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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53%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
1%
25%
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White
76%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Heritage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Middle School's ranking?
Heritage Middle School is ranked #647 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Heritage Middle School often compared to?
Heritage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
512 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Heritage Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of Burke County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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