Best Schools in Henderson County, NC
Henderson County, NC has 50 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 25 elementary) serving 21,592 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Henderson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson County, NC
The top high schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henderson County Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 205 Students
2. West Henderson High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
3. North Henderson High
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
4. Reynolds High
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
5. Hendersonville High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
6. Roberson High
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
7. Polk County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
8. East Henderson High
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 965 Students
9. Henderson County Career Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 151 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson County, NC
The top middle schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cane Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. Rugby Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
3. Hendersonville Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
4. Polk County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
5. Valley Springs Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 634 Students
6. Koontz Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 650 Students
7. Apple Valley Middle
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
8. Flat Rock Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson County, NC
The top elementary schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saluda Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polk County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
2. Glenn C Marlow Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
3. Hendersonville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
4. Fairview Elementary
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Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 659 Students
5. Mills River Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
6. Etowah Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
7. Clear Creek Elementary
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Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
8. Fletcher Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 482 Students
9. The Mountain Community Sch
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Projected Test Scores
The Mountain Community Sch • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
10. Atkinson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henderson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 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.
Questions About Schools in Henderson County, NC
How many schools are in Henderson County, NC?
Henderson County, NC has 50 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 21,592 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Henderson County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Henderson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Henderson County
6 places in Henderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Hendersonville (14)
- East Flat Rock (3)
- Flat Rock (3)
- Fletcher (2)
- Mills River (2)
- Etowah (1)
School districts (1)
- Henderson County Schools (23 schools)