Total enrollment
13,572
+27 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Henderson County
North Carolina · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Henderson County (North Carolina) totals 25 K-12 schools and roughly 13,572 students. Median household income is around $68,187. The level mix is 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Henderson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Henderson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In North Carolina | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 57.3% | #19 of 93 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13,572 | #30 of 98 | #650 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 25 | #33 of 98 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.0:1 | #27 of 98 | #1,761 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.7% | #86 of 98 | #991 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #61 of 94 | #900 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Henderson County school rankings
Residents
118,484
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
25
3 districts
Enrollment
13,572
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,187
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.7%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
14
5,710 students
Middle
4
2,957 students
High
6
4,142 students
Combined / other
1
763 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Henderson County Schools
12,619 students · 3 districts in Henderson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Henderson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
36.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
48
18.7% under 18
Test scores in Henderson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 21 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Glenn C Marlow Elementary· 75.8%
- Hendersonville High· 74.6%
- Hendersonville Elementary· 72.4%
- West Henderson High· 69.0%
- North Henderson High· 68.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Dana Elementary· 26.8%
- Upward Elementary· 34.9%
- Sugarloaf Elementary· 37.4%
- Flat Rock Middle· 38.0%
- Hillandale Elementary· 38.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Hendersonville | High | 09-12 | 1,053 | · |
| North Henderson High | Hendersonville | High | 09-12 | 1,052 | · |
| East Henderson High | East Flat Rock | High | 09-12 | 932 | · |
| Rugby Middle | Hendersonville | Middle | 06-08 | 849 | · |
| Apple Valley Middle | Hendersonville | Middle | 06-08 | 820 | · |
| Hendersonville High | Hendersonville | High | 09-12 | 794 | · |
| FernLeaf | Fletcher | Combined | KG-11 | 763 | · |
| Flat Rock Middle | East Flat Rock | Middle | 06-08 | 748 | · |
| Mills River Elementary | Mills River | Elementary | PK-05 | 608 | · |
| Glenn C Marlow Elementary | Mills River | Elementary | KG-05 | 562 | · |
| Hendersonville Middle | Hendersonville | Middle | 06-08 | 540 | · |
| Hillandale Elementary | East Flat Rock | Elementary | PK-05 | 483 | · |
| Bruce Drysdale Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 473 | · |
| Clear Creek Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 435 | · |
| Fletcher Elementary | Fletcher | Elementary | PK-05 | 434 | · |
| Sugarloaf Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 415 | · |
| Edneyville Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 405 | · |
| Dana Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 403 | · |
| Upward Elementary | Flat Rock | Elementary | PK-05 | 389 | · |
| Hendersonville Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | KG-05 | 323 | · |
| Etowah Elementary | Etowah | Elementary | PK-05 | 302 | · |
| Atkinson Elementary | Hendersonville | Elementary | PK-05 | 288 | · |
| Henderson County Early College | Flat Rock | High | 09-13 | 197 | · |
| The Mountain Community Sch | Hendersonville | Elementary | KG-08 | 190 | · |
| Henderson County Career Academy | Flat Rock | High | 06-12 | 114 | · |
Cities in Henderson County
About Henderson County
In North Carolina, Henderson County is a mid-sized county of about 118,484 residents. 25 public schools across the county serves about 13,572 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,187, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% meaningfully above the North Carolina median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Henderson County is built around 14 elementary schools (5,710 students), 4 middle schools (2,957), 6 high schools (4,142), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Henderson County is Henderson County Schools, which alone enrolls about 12,619 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Henderson County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 13,545 students to 13,572.
On this page, the community for Henderson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data