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#1923 of 2,648 schools in NC
Henderson High
High School · Rowan-salisbury Schools · Salisbury, NC
A Rowan-salisbury Schools high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1215 North Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henderson High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 10% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (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 31 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salisbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,432
Median home value
$205,900
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28144; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
| North Rowan HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| North Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Rowan Co Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 235 | 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.
Rowan-salisbury Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #14 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henderson High is listed in Rowan-Salisbury Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henderson High
Henderson High is a public high school in Salisbury, NC, part of Rowan-salisbury Schools, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,923 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henderson High
What grades does Henderson High serve?
Henderson High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Henderson High?
Henderson High has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson High is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henderson High rank in NC?
Henderson High ranks #1,923 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Henderson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Henderson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henderson High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henderson High a charter school?
No, Henderson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henderson High a Title I school?
No, Henderson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henderson High?
96.2% of students at 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rowan County
- Phone
- (704) 639-3134
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28144)
- 27,238
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 28144; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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