Rugby Middle

3345 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/rug/

804 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rugby Middle School, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Henderson County Public Schools district. Situated on Haywood Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, offering a structured environment where students can navigate the transitional challenges of their adolescent years through a variety of core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Henderson County public system, Rugby Middle emphasizes community engagement and high academic standards. The school’s digital presence serves as a resource for parents and students to stay connected with school policies, athletic schedules, and academic calendars. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Rugby Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigor of high school while encouraging character development and social responsibility within the local Hendersonville community.

804

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rugby Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	613
Hispanic	112
Black	18
Asian	14
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
613 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
112 (13.9 %)
Two or More
43 (5.3 %)
Black
18 (2.2 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
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)891-6566
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/rug/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 271

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 247