publicmiddleGrade 5-8

Valley Springs Middle

224 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704, United States

+1 (828) 654-1785

http://vsms.buncombeschools.org/

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Valley Springs Middle Overview

About This School

Valley Springs Middle is a public middle in Arden, North Carolina, serving 654 students in grades 5-8. The school maintains a staff of 45 teachers with an average salary of $68,178 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Support services include a counselor for every 327 students. The student body is evenly split between male and female students. The demographic makeup consists of 51% White, 27% Hispanic, 11% Black, 7% students of two or more races, and 3% Asian students.

654

Total Students

Grade 5-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

45 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 5-8

County

Buncombe County

Students per Counselor

327:1

Valley Springs Middle Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

327

Students per Counselor

Valley Springs Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,178

City Avg: $68,178

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor327:1

Valley Springs Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

49.69%

Male

50.31%

Female

Total Enrollment: 654 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White51.22%

Hispanic26.91%

Asian3.21%

Black10.86%

Two or More Races6.88%

Native American0%

Valley Springs Middle Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Springs Middle

Q: What is Valley Springs Middle?

A: Valley Springs Middle is a middle public located in Arden.

Q: How many students attend Valley Springs Middle?

A: Valley Springs Middle has approximately 654 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Valley Springs Middle

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Valley Springs Middle - Arden, NC

Quick Facts about Valley Springs Middle
School Name	Valley Springs Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 5-8
Location	224 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704, Arden, NC
County	Buncombe County
Phone	+1 (828) 654-1785
Total Students	654
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	45
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Springs Middle

What is Valley Springs Middle?

Valley Springs Middle is a middle public located in Arden.

How many students attend Valley Springs Middle?

Valley Springs Middle has approximately 654 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Middle is 14:1.

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