Henderson County Schools School District
School District · Hendersonville, North Carolina
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,579
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,579
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Henderson County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Henderson County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hendersonville Elementary
Hendersonville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mills River Elementary
Mills River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Mills River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#37 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,579
$1,533 vs North Carolina median
District size
12,660 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Henderson County Schools ranks #37 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Henderson County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hendersonville Elementary (8.9/10), Mills River Elementary (8.5/10), and Glenn C Marlow Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Henderson County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hendersonville Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Mills River Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Glenn C Marlow Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | West Henderson High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Henderson County Early College | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Rugby Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Hendersonville High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | North Henderson High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Bruce Drysdale Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Hendersonville Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Henderson County Schools
Henderson County Schools is a Hendersonville, North Carolina school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 12,660 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,579 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Henderson County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hendersonville Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Henderson County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.3% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Henderson County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Henderson County Schools with test data.
Schools in Henderson County Schools
23 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Hendersonville
- Total Enrollment
- 12,660
- Teachers (FTE)
- 853
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Henderson County Schools has 23 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Henderson County Schools?
The average composite rating for Henderson County Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Henderson County Schools?
Henderson County Schools spends $11,579 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Henderson County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Henderson County Schools is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Henderson County Schools?
Hendersonville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Henderson County Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Henderson County Schools?
Across schools in Henderson County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Henderson County Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Henderson County Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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