2023 Best Middle Schools in the Asheville Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Asheville Area.

Carolina Day School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

ASHEVILLE, NC,

PK, K-12,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our child is dyslexic. The Key School at Carolina Day changed our child’s life forever. The teachers, the tailored instruction, and pace of learning was everything our child desperately needed. She...The Key School’s kinesthetic and auditory/visual learning techiniques coupled with their intentionally small class sizes and warm, nurturing environment was the exact prescription my child needed to....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 600,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Francine Delany New School

Public School,

ASHEVILLE, NC,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Francine Delay has been amazing for my son! They do so many cool activities and projects that keep him really engaged! I love how responsive the teachers are! My son had speech delays starting....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 182,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

Polk County Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Polk County Schools, NC,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I attended Polk County Middle School for my 6th, 7th and 8th grade years. I had a great experience going to the school. The teachers and staff are all very helpful and friendly..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 486,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

The Mountain Community School

Public School,

HENDERSONVILLE, NC,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 197,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Montford North Star Academy

Asheville City Schools, NC,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 231,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Asheville Area.

Asheville Christian Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

SWANNANOA, NC,

PK, K-12,

52 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Asheville Christian Academy has provided me with an incredible, Christ-focused education. The teachers care about creating a scholar and a student who is passionate and firmly founded. I appreciate....

Read 52 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 708,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Asheville Area.

Odyssey School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

ASHEVILLE, NC,

PK, K-12,

33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I liked the teachers, subjects, and administration at Odyssey Community School. They could definitely create more diversity within clubs and sports and there are a few negatives with this school.....

Read 33 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 161,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Evergreen Community Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ASHEVILLE, NC,

K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Focused on the issues of today. Great teachers dedicated to their students’ education and well being..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 441,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Private K-12 Schools in Asheville Area.

Veritas Christian Academy

Private School,

FLETCHER, NC,

PK, K-12,

32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says This is a wonderful school, small class sizes, project based learning, and beautiful campus makes VCA a great educational option. Teachers are passionate to ensure that each student's individual....

Read 32 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 355,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Brevard Middle School

Transylvania County Schools, NC,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Brevard Middle school was a very welcoming school, I go to Brevard College and I am in Institution of Women's Leadership also known as IWIL. The ladies and I would go and hang out with some of the....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 527,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

North Windy Ridge School

Blue checkmark.

Buncombe County Schools, NC,

5-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 496,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Rugby Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Henderson County Schools, NC,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says It was a very nice experience, very nice students and teachers greeted me. There are, however, things I would change. The school is not super diverse; most people are pro-conservative, and I am a....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 828,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Hendersonville Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Henderson County Schools, NC,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 606,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

North Buncombe Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Buncombe County Schools, NC,

7-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says NBMS is a great school! We were worried about transitioning to the middle school and have been nothing but pleased. The entire staff is great, communication is clear, and the administration really....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 544,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Cane Creek Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Buncombe County Schools, NC,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I don’t like the students at cane creek, but that is my only complaint. The teachers are ok, and the academics could be better, but overall it’s a pretty good school..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 491,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

ArtSpace Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SWANNANOA, NC,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 396,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Asheville Middle School

Asheville City Schools, NC,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 674,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

The Franklin School of Innovation

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ASHEVILLE, NC,

5-12,

33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The Franklin School of Innovation has been a good fit for both my kids. The teachers and administration have been great. FSI focuses on a more hands on approach, rather then learning straight from....

Read 33 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 749,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Koontz Intermediate School

Blue checkmark.

Buncombe County Schools, NC,

5-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 685,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Valley Springs Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Buncombe County Schools, NC,

5-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 664,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

A.C. Reynolds Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Buncombe County Schools, NC,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 552,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Brevard Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

PISGAH FOREST, NC,

K-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I have two kiddos that started school this year at Brevard Academy and they are absolutely thriving! Throughout the years my kids have tried home school, public school, and even private school. ....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 418,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Flat Rock Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Henderson County Schools, NC,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 793,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Enka Intermediate School

Blue checkmark.

Buncombe County Schools, NC,

5-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 594,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in Asheville Area.

Shining Rock Classical Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

WAYNESVILLE, NC,

K-10,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 563,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,