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Henderson County Public Schools

Henderson County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

25

public schools

Total Enrollment

13,614

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Henderson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Henderson County has 3 district entries. Henderson County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 23 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Hendersonville has the most listed schools, with 14 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

25

in Henderson County

Reported Enrollment

13,614

25 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14
Middle4
High6
Other1

3 School Districts in Henderson County

Henderson County Schools

Guide
23 schools
12,896 students
Open district guide

FernLeaf Community Charter School

1 school
520 students

The Mountain Community Sch

1 school
198 students

25 Public Schools in Henderson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 25 matching schools

North Henderson High

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28792 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,146 students

West Henderson High

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28791 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,087 students

East Henderson High

Henderson County Schools

East Flat Rock, 28726 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High965 students

Apple Valley Middle

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28792 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle825 students

Rugby Middle

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28791 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle804 students

Hendersonville High

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28791 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High784 students

Flat Rock Middle

Henderson County Schools

East Flat Rock, 28726 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle706 students

Mills River Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Mills River, 28759 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary589 students

Glenn C Marlow Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Mills River, 28759 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary580 students

FernLeaf

FernLeaf Community Charter School

Fletcher, 28732 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–9Charter520 students

Hendersonville Middle

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28791 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle510 students

Hillandale Elementary

Henderson County Schools

East Flat Rock, 28726 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary490 students

Clear Creek Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28792 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary484 students

Fletcher Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Fletcher, 28732 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary482 students

Bruce Drysdale Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28792 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary448 students

Edneyville Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28792 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary439 students

Sugarloaf Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28792 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary416 students

Upward Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Flat Rock, 28731 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary413 students

Dana Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28792 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary407 students

Hendersonville Elementary

Henderson County Schools

Hendersonville, 28791 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary330 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Henderson County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

25

Showing here

25

Profile pages

3

Primary schools

14

  • Atkinson Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28739
    Enrollment
    317 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Bruce Drysdale Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    448 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Clear Creek Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    484 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Dana Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    407 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Edneyville Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    439 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Etowah Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Etowah, 28729
    Enrollment
    318 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Fletcher Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Fletcher, 28732
    Enrollment
    482 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Glenn C Marlow Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    Mills River, 28759
    Enrollment
    580 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Hendersonville Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28791
    Enrollment
    330 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Hillandale Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    East Flat Rock, 28726
    Enrollment
    490 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Mills River Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Mills River, 28759
    Enrollment
    589 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Sugarloaf Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    416 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Upward Elementary

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    PK–5
    Location
    Flat Rock, 28731
    Enrollment
    413 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • The Mountain Community Sch

    The Mountain Community Sch

    Record
    Grades
    KG–8
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    198 students

    Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

4

  • Apple Valley Middle

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    825 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Flat Rock Middle

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    East Flat Rock, 28726
    Enrollment
    706 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Hendersonville Middle

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28791
    Enrollment
    510 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Rugby Middle

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28791
    Enrollment
    804 students

    Listed on this county directory

High schools

6
  • East Henderson High

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    East Flat Rock, 28726
    Enrollment
    965 students

  • Henderson County Career Academy

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    6–12
    Location
    Flat Rock, 28731
    Enrollment
    151 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Henderson County Early College

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–UG
    Location
    Flat Rock, 28731
    Enrollment
    205 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Hendersonville High

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28791
    Enrollment
    784 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • North Henderson High

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28792
    Enrollment
    1,146 students
  • West Henderson High

    Henderson County Schools

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Hendersonville, 28791
    Enrollment
    1,087 students

Other schools

1

  • FernLeaf

    FernLeaf Community Charter School

    Record
    Grades
    KG–9
    Location
    Fletcher, 28732
    Enrollment
    520 students

    Listed on this county directory

Henderson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Henderson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Henderson County public school directory?

The directory lists 25 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Henderson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Henderson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Henderson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Henderson County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Henderson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Henderson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 48/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.