Serving 475 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 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Middle serves the eastern part of Valdese, NC, covering an area of approximately 52.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 10 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Middle School's student population of 475 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #650 out of 2,617 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
475 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Heritage Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
Heritage Middle School is part of Burke County Schools.
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