Sun Valley Middle School

1409 Wesley Chapel Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Sun Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sun Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sun Valley Middle School's student population of 929 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings

Sun Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Valley Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1069 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
53%
51%
53%
50%
77%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
21%
25%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sun Valley Middle School's ranking?
Sun Valley Middle School is ranked #1069 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sun Valley Middle School often compared to?
Sun Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont 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 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sun Valley Middle School?
929 students attend Sun Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sun Valley Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley Middle School?
Sun Valley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Middle School offer ?
Sun Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sun Valley Middle School part of?
Sun Valley Middle School is part of Union County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 929 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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