Serving 171 students in grades 9-13, Henderson County Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 171 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Henderson County Early College ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson County Early College is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henderson County Early College?
The graduation rate of Henderson County Early College is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Henderson County Early College?
171 students attend Henderson County Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Henderson County Early College students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson County Early College?
Henderson County Early College has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henderson County Early College offer ?
Henderson County Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henderson County Early College part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 171 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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