Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 947 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Heritage Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Heritage Middle School is ranked #189 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Heritage Middle School often compared to?
Heritage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Forest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
947 students attend Heritage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Heritage Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Middle School offer ?
Heritage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Middle School part of?
HMS is one of the best middle schools in the wake county school district. They have more than enough supplies, and great teachers. It is a good school and I reccomend the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - taylo
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 947 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
