Very Good
#484 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 18% in state
Henderson County Early College
High School · Henderson County Schools · Flat Rock, NC
A high school in Flat Rock, NC where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 East Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731
- Math 95% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 96% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henderson County Early College score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Henderson County Early College 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average689/100K
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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
$65,882
Median home value
$361,700
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Henderson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Henderson County Early College is listed in Henderson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson County Early College
Henderson County Early College is a public high school in Flat Rock, NC, part of Henderson County Schools, serving approximately 195 students in grades 9th-UG with a 32.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson County Early College
What grades does Henderson County Early College serve?
Henderson County Early College serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Henderson County Early College?
Henderson County Early College has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson County Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson County Early College is 32.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson County Early College rank in NC?
Henderson County Early College ranks #484 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Henderson County Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson County Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Henderson County Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson County Early College has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henderson County Early College a charter school?
No, Henderson County Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson County Early College a Title I school?
No, Henderson County Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson County Early College?
98.5% of students at Henderson County Early College 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 – UG
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henderson County
- Phone
- (828) 697-4561
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 28731)
- 9,075
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 52.6
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 28731; 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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