Best Valdese Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 465 students in Valdese, NC.

The top ranked public middle school in Valdese, NC is Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Valdese, NC public middle schools have an score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Valdese have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Valdese, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Heritage Middle School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
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Top 30%

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1951 Enon Road
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0731

Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: n/an/a

Burke Virtual Academy

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Heritage Middle School, 1951 E
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 448-3175

Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valdese, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Valdese, NC include Heritage Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Valdese?

2 public middle schools are located in Valdese.

What is the racial composition of students in Valdese?

Valdese public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).