Best Public Middle Schools in Arden, NC (2025-26)

Best Arden Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 634 students in Arden, NC.

The top ranked public middle school in Arden, NC is Valley Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Arden, NC public middle school have an score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Arden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Arden, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Valley Springs Middle School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
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Top 50%

224 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785

Gr: 5-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arden, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Arden, NC include Valley Springs Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Arden?

1 public middle schools are located in Arden.

What is the racial composition of students in Arden?

Arden public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).