Best Schools in Henderson County, NC
Henderson County, NC has a total of 43 schools including 14 high schools, 5 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 15,532 students attend Henderson County, NC schools. On average, schools in Henderson County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Henderson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Henderson County, NC
Henderson County, NC has 14 high schools with 5,075 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Henderson County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Henderson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Henderson County Early College
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students
2. Polk County Early College
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
3. West Henderson High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
4. Hendersonville High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
5. North Henderson High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
6. East Henderson High
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
7. Henderson County Career Academy
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 151 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson County, NC
Henderson County, NC has 5 middle schools with 3,320 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Henderson County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Henderson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rugby Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Polk County Middle School
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
3. Hendersonville Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
4. Flat Rock Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
5. Apple Valley Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson County, NC
Henderson County, NC has 23 elementary schools with 6,617 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Henderson County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Henderson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Saluda Elementary School
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Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
2. Hendersonville Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
3. Glenn C Marlow Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
4. Mills River Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
5. Atkinson Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
6. The Mountain Community Sch
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The Mountain Community Sch • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
7. Etowah Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
8. Fletcher Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
9. Sugarloaf Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
10. Bruce Drysdale Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henderson County, NC has a total population of 116,281 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henderson County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Henderson County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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