Rugby Middle

Summary:

Rugby Middle is a public middle school located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 804 students. The school is part of the Henderson County Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rugby Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in North Carolina, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 67.8% of 8th-grade students at Rugby Middle were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 57% for the Henderson County Schools district and 46.9% for the state of North Carolina. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science, with 83.7% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 73.2% for the district and 70.1% for the state.

While Rugby Middle's overall performance is impressive, the school's student population is notably different from the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White students (76.24%) and a lower percentage of African American (2.24%) and Hispanic (13.93%) students. Additionally, Rugby Middle has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (39.43% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 49.85% to 69.83%. These demographic and socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's academic success, but the school could also focus on addressing the needs of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3345 Haywood Road
       Hendersonville, NC  28791


(828) 891-6566

District: Henderson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,445 Help


Students who attend Rugby Middle usually attend:

High:    Henderson County Early College
    West Henderson High

Feeder schools for Rugby Middle:

Elementary:    Etowah Elementary
    Glenn C Marlow Elementary
    Mills River Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  804

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rugby Middle ranks better than 84.6% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Henderson County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Henderson County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rugby Middle is 15.5, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Henderson County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rugby Middle is $8,445, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Henderson County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rugby Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Rugby Middle 122nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Rugby Middle in the ranking list.)

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Henderson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County Schools 83rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rugby Middle

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Rank History for all students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.89 37th 598 93.8%
2007 88.04 19th 606 96.9%
2008 88.40 36th 620 94.2%
2009 87.68 19th 630 97.0%
2010 83.63 49th 640 92.3%
2011 80.44 79th 648 87.8%
2012 80.05 88th 662 86.7%
2013 86.26 74th 673 89.0%
2014 87.69 57th 627 90.9%
2015 86.24 73rd 705 89.6%
2016 88.64 50th 692 92.8%
2017 89.12 48th 694 93.1%
2018 84.24 79th 691 88.6%
2019 85.41 75th 737 89.8%
2021 87.40 69th 741 90.7%
2022 82.88 120th 786 84.7%
2023 84.22 106th 784 86.5%
2024 81.07 122nd 793 84.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.78 105th 221 52.5%
2019 65.90 61st 237 74.3%
2022 67.02 69th 283 75.6%
2023 62.30 93rd 302 69.2%
2024 55.48 127th 306 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.98 151st 318 52.5%
2024 47.18 153rd 356 57.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.08 178th 473 62.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.52 40th 604 93.4%
2019 85.75 41st 639 93.6%
2021 86.61 36th 633 94.3%
2022 86.89 44th 689 93.6%
2023 76.51 117th 735 84.1%
2024 71.82 132nd 743 82.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.60 65th 656 90.1%
2019 86.01 62nd 684 90.9%
2021 85.37 76th 706 89.2%
2022 81.48 119th 733 83.8%
2023 84.18 96th 731 86.9%
2024 79.69 129th 738 82.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.63 145th 475 69.5%
2019 61.06 124th 504 75.4%
2021 51.60 168th 478 64.9%
2022 49.31 162nd 449 63.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.49 92nd 416 77.9%
2021 81.74 6th 448 98.7%
2022 75.69 29th 450 93.6%
2023 71.27 77th 452 83.0%
2024 67.77 114th 461 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.68 79th 665 88.1%
2019 83.24 93rd 697 86.7%
2021 87.64 66th 711 90.7%
2022 82.45 110th 748 85.3%
2023 81.92 120th 747 83.9%
2024 80.51 121st 751 83.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.68 88th 533 83.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.99 81st 472 82.8%
2019 79.03 61st 493 87.6%
2021 84.44 41st 522 92.1%
2022 78.59 66th 541 87.8%
2023 59.04 182nd 553 67.1%
2024 54.81 223rd 564 60.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rugby Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.67 112th 596 81.2%
2019 76.45 126th 624 79.8%
2021 77.84 116th 632 81.6%
2022 70.98 174th 658 73.6%
2023 76.94 140th 656 78.7%
2024 69.84 174th 652 73.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rugby Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 946 19 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 976
1989 907 16 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 936
1990 924 13 6 1 1 n/a n/a -6 939
1991 895 27 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 935
1992 919 33 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 963
1993 977 36 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
1994 693 17 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1995 673 23 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 673 23 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 697 20 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1998 728 23 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1999 713 21 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 760
2000 759 29 7 22 2 n/a n/a 0 819
2001 762 30 9 29 1 n/a n/a 0 831
2002 728 32 10 27 2 n/a n/a 0 799
2003 728 32 10 27 2 n/a n/a 0 799
2004 750 33 7 45 4 n/a n/a 0 839
2005 713 31 4 38 4 n/a n/a 0 790
2006 721 26 4 44 2 n/a n/a 0 797
2007 718 19 9 44 4 n/a n/a 16 810
2008 718 11 10 42 4 n/a n/a 22 807
2009 746 48 10 47 5 n/a n/a 0 856
2010 755 54 14 54 4 n/a n/a 0 881
2011 764 15 14 71 2 4 31 0 901
2012 773 15 16 80 2 3 29 0 918
2013 729 10 19 78 2 3 26 0 867
2014 769 21 20 78 1 3 30 0 922
2015 734 21 22 90 0 4 25 0 896
2016 729 22 16 105 0 6 22 0 900
2017 718 17 14 107 0 5 25 0 886
2018 670 15 16 119 0 6 26 0 852
2019 668 22 20 117 0 5 32 0 864
2020 683 25 18 118 1 6 29 0 880
2021 642 21 13 117 1 5 29 0 828
2022 610 18 8 110 1 3 34 0 784
2023 613 18 14 112 1 3 43 0 804

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rugby Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 976 60.0 16.2 12.5
1989 936 60.0 15.6 22.8
1990 939 59.0 15.9 22.7
1991 935 60.0 15.5 22.8
1992 963 60.0 16.0 8.8
1993 1023 54.0 18.9 13.4
1994 717 45.0 15.9 21.9
1995 712 45.0 15.8 15.3
1996 712 45.0 15.8 15.3
1997 735 45.0 16.3 14.8
1998 772 51.0 15.1 13
1999 760 52.0 14.6 20.1
2000 819 53.0 15.5 19.4
2001 831 53.0 15.7 20.9
2002 799 53.0 15.1 21.8
2003 799 53.0 15.1 21.8
2004 839 53.0 15.8 27.7
2005 790 53.0 14.9 27
2006 797 53.0 15.0 28.2
2007 810 51.7 15.7 28.3
2008 807 53.0 15.2 22.8
2009 856 53.0 16.2 30.5
2010 881 54.0 16.3 37.2
2011 901 55.0 16.3 42.4
2012 918 57.0 16.1 40.6
2013 867 61.0 14.2 41.4
2014 922 57.0 16.1 41.5
2015 896 59.0 15.1 40.4
2016 900 57.0 15.7 37.3
2017 886 54.4 16.2 35.8
2018 852 53.2 16.0 36.2
2019 864 53.8 16.0 34.8
2020 880 55.6 15.8 33.2
2021 828 52.0 15.9 28
2022 784 54.0 14.5 26.5
2023 804 51.6 15.5 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rugby Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 976 60.0 16.2 12.5
1989 936 60.0 15.6 22.8
1990 939 59.0 15.9 22.7
1991 935 60.0 15.5 22.8
1992 963 60.0 16.0 8.8
1993 1023 54.0 18.9 13.4
1994 717 45.0 15.9 21.9
1995 712 45.0 15.8 15.3
1996 712 45.0 15.8 15.3
1997 735 45.0 16.3 14.8
1998 772 51.0 15.1 13
1999 760 52.0 14.6 20.1
2000 819 53.0 15.5 19.4
2001 831 53.0 15.7 20.9
2002 799 53.0 15.1 21.8
2003 799 53.0 15.1 21.8
2004 839 53.0 15.8 27.7
2005 790 53.0 14.9 27
2006 797 53.0 15.0 28.2
2007 810 51.7 15.7 28.3
2008 807 53.0 15.2 22.8
2009 856 53.0 16.2 30.5
2010 881 54.0 16.3 37.2
2011 901 55.0 16.3 42.4
2012 918 57.0 16.1 40.6
2013 867 61.0 14.2 41.4
2014 922 57.0 16.1 41.5
2015 896 59.0 15.1 40.4
2016 900 57.0 15.7 37.3
2017 886 54.4 16.2 35.8
2018 852 53.2 16.0 36.2
2019 864 53.8 16.0 34.8
2020 880 55.6 15.8 33.2
2021 828 52.0 15.9 28
2022 784 54.0 14.5 26.5
2023 804 51.6 15.5 39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rugby Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $526 (6.2%) $7,919 (93.8%) $8,445

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rugby Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 784 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Rugby Middle)76.671.6
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)62.651.7
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Rugby Middle)81.967.9
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)69.949.3
 20.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rugby Middle)73.973.2
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)66.655.1
 11.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Rugby Middle)73.963
 10.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)66.751.7
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rugby Middle)73.161.5
 11.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)58.152.7
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Rugby Middle)72.867.2
 5.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)62.852.8
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Rugby Middle)90.785
 5.7%
   8th Grade Science (Henderson County Schools)82.674.7
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students864804
 6.9%
African American2218
 18.2%
American Indian01
Asian2014
 30%
Hispanic117112
 4.3%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White668613
 8.2%
Two or More Races3243
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%39.4%
 4.6%


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Students at Rugby Middle are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 804 students attended Rugby Middle.

Rugby Middle ranks 122nd of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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