Apple Valley Middle

43 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/avm/

825 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Apple Valley Middle School, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students in Henderson County. Situated on Fruitland Road, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for the adolescent transition between elementary and high school. As part of the Henderson County Public Schools system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for future success, emphasizing both core subjects and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, promoting a culture of collaboration between teachers, students, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic programs, athletic teams, and various clubs, ensuring that the community stays informed about school events and educational resources. By focusing on individualized instruction and character building, Apple Valley Middle strives to ensure that every student has the tools and support needed to thrive academically and personally within the broader Hendersonville community.

825

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apple Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	350
Black	34
Asian	9
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
392 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
350 (42.4 %)
Two or More
35 (4.2 %)
Black
34 (4.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henderson County Schools
Phone:	(828)697-4545
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/avm/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 285

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 251