For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,847 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 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hendersonville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson County Early College
(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
Gr: 9-13 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hendersonville High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
West Henderson High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
North Henderson High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
East Henderson High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Fernleaf
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
Gr: K-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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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