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Henderson County Schools School District

School District · Hendersonville, North Carolina

Students: 12,660
Teachers (FTE): 853

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

23

13 elem, 4 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

12,660

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#42 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

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 #42 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Henderson County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hendersonville Middle (8.5/10), Etowah Elementary (8.5/10), and Hendersonville High (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Clear Creek Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +12.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Henderson County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Hendersonville Middle8.5 / 10
2Etowah Elementary8.5 / 10
3Hendersonville High8.0 / 10
4Clear Creek Elementary8.0 / 10
5West Henderson High7.7 / 10
6North Henderson High7.3 / 10
7Mills River Elementary7.2 / 10
8Rugby Middle7.1 / 10
9Glenn C Marlow Elementary6.9 / 10
10Fletcher Elementary6.9 / 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. District-level spending was $11,579 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Henderson County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Etowah Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Henderson County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 61.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.

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

Math Proficiency61.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency57.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Henderson County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Hendersonville
Total Enrollment
12,660
Teachers (FTE)
853
District spending per student
$11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Henderson County Schools?

Henderson County Schools's district-level spending was $11,579 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Etowah Elementary is the highest-rated school in Henderson County Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Henderson County Schools?

Across schools in Henderson County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. 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 6.5/10 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
61.0%
ELA Proficiency
57.0%

How we rate schools

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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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