For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,822 students in Henderson County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, NC are Henderson County Early College, Hendersonville High School and West Henderson 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 65% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Henderson County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Henderson High School, with 93% 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 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Henderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson County Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Grades: 9-13
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Hendersonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Bearcat Boulevard
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
West Henderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 1,087 students
Rank: #44.
North Henderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #55.
East Henderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Eagle Pride Drive
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4768
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4768
Grades: 9-12
| 965 students
Rank: #66.
Fernleaf
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Howard Gap Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Grades: K-9
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
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
| 151 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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, Hendersonville High School and West Henderson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?
7 public high schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County 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 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henderson County include: North Henderson High School vs. West Henderson High School, East Henderson High School vs. West Henderson High School, West Henderson High School vs. North Henderson High School
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