Henderson County Early College vs. West Henderson High School
Should I attend Henderson County Early College or West Henderson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Henderson County Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
West Henderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 175 students in grades 9-13, Henderson County Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, West Henderson High School ranks in the top 20% 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 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
175 students
1,087 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#284 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
45
290
Grade 10 Students
42
287
Grade 11 Students
43
258
Grade 12 Students
45
252
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
14%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
57%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
