Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Rugby 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 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rugby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rugby Middle School's student population of 804 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rugby 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 Rugby Middle School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#529 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
76%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rugby Middle School's ranking?
Rugby Middle School is ranked #529 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rugby Middle School often compared to?
Rugby Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendersonville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rugby Middle School?
804 students attend Rugby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rugby Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rugby Middle School?
Rugby Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rugby Middle School offer ?
Rugby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rugby Middle School part of?
Rugby Middle School is part of Henderson County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/7/2020
I have 2 students at Rugby and have been very pleased with the teachers, handling of IEP, clubs, sports, principal and communication. Both of my kids enjoy school. The only complaint I hear from my kids is a lot of the students seem disrespectful to authority and each other.
4 4/16/2020
I think that this school and these teachers try their best. Nobody's perfect, so you have to take that into account. There are those teachers that nobody seems to get along with, but there are so many that do try to interact with you on a personal level. We should all be more thoughtful and caring about our school while we have it. After this disease outbreak and temporary school closings, it has been apparent just how hard these teachers are working, and just how much they love us. They go above and beyond each day to make sure that we have an education. I cannot argue with the fact that a few of them are bad about picking favorites and leaving other sidelined, but in the big picture, this is a school you want to attend. Just stay positive :-)
1 2/20/2020
Rugby has some good teachers, but mostly terrible ones. The classes are bland and the teacher don't understand that students have lives too. They also do not understand how much time sports take up. We also do enough boring work at school so we should not have to work at home. After a basketball game I just want to chill... but noooooooo we have math homework.
1 2/17/2020
I would give it a zero, but the teachers try their best. The school cares about sports over academics. You cannot concentrate sometimes because the kids make noises and don't listen or care about what the teacher says.
3 5/2/2017
This school makes me sad. Some teachers are phenomenal, but the bad ones out weigh the good. The food is utter garbage. Our school is underfunded, underemployed, and under performing.
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