For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,899 students in Hendersonville, NC. The top-ranked public high schools in Hendersonville, NC are Hendersonville High School, West Henderson High School and North Henderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendersonville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hendersonville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Hendersonville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hendersonville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hendersonville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hendersonville High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Bearcat Boulevard
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4802
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
West Henderson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Haywood Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 891-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
North Henderson High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Fruitland Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hendersonville, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hendersonville, NC include Hendersonville High School, West Henderson High School and North Henderson High School. Hendersonville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public high schools are located in Hendersonville?
3 public high schools are located in Hendersonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendersonville?
Hendersonville public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hendersonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hendersonville include: North Henderson High School vs. West Henderson High School, West Henderson High School vs. North Henderson High School, Hendersonville High School vs. West Henderson High School
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