West Henderson High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791 · Henderson County Schools
#72 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#3623 of 16,910 nationally
About West Henderson High
West Henderson High is a public high located in Hendersonville, in the Henderson County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,053 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 72nd of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,053.
There are 14 schools in Hendersonville; West Henderson High ranks 4th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Henderson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Henderson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rugby Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
849 students · 829 m away
Mills River Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 4.8 km away
Fletcher Elementary
Fletcher · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students · 5.0 km away
Glenn C Marlow Elementary
Mills River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students · 5.4 km away
Hendersonville Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students · 6.0 km away
Hendersonville Middle
Hendersonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students · 6.2 km away
Clear Creek Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 6.7 km away
FernLeaf
Fletcher · Charter other · Grades K–11
763 students · 6.7 km away
Hendersonville High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students · 6.8 km away
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
North Henderson High
Hendersonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
Enka High
Candler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Southern Nash High
Bailey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,048 students
East Lincoln High
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,047 students
Currituck County High
Barco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
North Gaston High
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Henderson High a good school?
West Henderson High has a Success Index (US) of 68.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #72 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Henderson High rank in North Carolina?
West Henderson High ranks #72 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #3623 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Henderson High?
West Henderson High had 1,053 students in 2025.
Is West Henderson High a elementary school or a high school?
West Henderson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Henderson High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Henderson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.