Hendersonville Middle

825 North Whitted Street
Hendersonville, NC 28791

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/hms/

540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hendersonville Middle School, located in the heart of Hendersonville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Henderson County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of middle-grade students. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school prepares its student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its focus on core academic subjects, Hendersonville Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for success. With its emphasis on inclusivity and excellence, the school serves as a cornerstone for student development in the Hendersonville area.

540

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hendersonville Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	102
Black	46
Asian	7
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
337 (62.4%)
Hispanic
102 (18.9%)
Black
46 (8.5%)
Two or More
40 (7.4%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)697-4800
Website:	http://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/hms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 177

Grade 7 182

Grade 8 181