Very Good
#979 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 37% in state
East Henderson High
High School · Henderson County Schools · East Flat Rock, NC
A Henderson County Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Eagle Pride Drive, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
- Math 57% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Henderson High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Henderson High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average689/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,638
Median home value
$178,600
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| The Way Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Faith-covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Hendersonville HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 785 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Henderson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #12 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Henderson High is listed in Henderson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Henderson High
East Henderson High is a public high school in East Flat Rock, NC, part of Henderson County Schools, serving approximately 968 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Henderson High
What grades does East Henderson High serve?
East Henderson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Henderson High?
East Henderson High has an enrollment of approximately 968 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Henderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Henderson High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Henderson High rank in NC?
East Henderson High ranks #979 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Henderson High's MySchoolScout rating?
East Henderson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Henderson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Henderson High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Henderson High a charter school?
No, East Henderson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Henderson High a Title I school?
No, East Henderson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Henderson High?
99.1% of students at East Henderson High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 968
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (828) 697-4768
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28726)
- 4,373
- Area median age
- 29.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28726; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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