For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,134 students in Henderson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, NC are Henderson County Early College, West Henderson High School and Hendersonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Henderson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Henderson High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Henderson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Grades: 9-13
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
West Henderson High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #33.
Hendersonville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bearcat Boulevard
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
North Henderson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Rank: #55.
East Henderson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Eagle Pride Drive
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4768
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4768
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #66.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, NC include Henderson County Early College, West Henderson High School and Hendersonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Henderson County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County, NC?
Henderson County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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