Heritage Middle School

1951 Enon Road
Valdese, NC 28690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 453 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Heritage Middle School's student population of 453 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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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 0.42, 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)
#650 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heritage Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
61%
50%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heritage Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heritage Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
44%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heritage Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
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?
453 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Heritage Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 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
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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